River’s Invitation: Stanley Turrentine
Introduction Stanley Turrentine (1934-2000) was born in Pittsburgh PA into a musical family. His brother Tommy was an accomplished trumpeter…
Category: Music
Dick Morrissey: After Dark
Review My son, who is a budding piano player and jazz enthusiast has picked a track from the Dick Morrissey…
Idle Moments Review: Grant Green
Grant Green was an outstanding guitar player who followed on from the great Kenny Burrell at the Blue Note recording…
Joy Spring Review: Clifford Brown
When I first heard the recording of ‘Joy Spring’ by trumpeter Clifford Brown I was struck not only by his…
How High the Moon Review: Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ)
“How High the Moon” from the album “Modern Jazz Quartet live and at its Best”. This album was recorded live…
Clifford’s Axe Review: Clifford Brown
The great jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown playing ‘Clifford’s Axe’. This was poorly recorded at a live concert in California. This…
Baby, You’ve Got What it Takes Review: by Dinah Washington
Dinah Washington was a Class act despite the chaos of her private life. Her singing was definitely dignified and her…
Stonewall- Something Else Review: MJQ
My youngest son, now a keen piano student, has recommended a track from the Esquire CD album “Something Else”…