All of Me: Lennie Tristano
The Twentieth century’s greatest musician, Charlie Parker, visited the gifted blind pianist Lennie Tristano in his home. Tristano had recording…
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Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams: By Hampton Hawes
Those who have read the foregoing article might assume that I am on the same page as those who believe…
God Bless the Child: by Billie Holiday
Recommended for Michelle Obama who endured such a deprived childhood! “God Bless the Child” recorded by Billie Holiday in May…
No. 4 G Minor: By Mozart String Quintet
A website visitor has recommended Mozart-String Quintet no. 4 in G minor K516. Enjoy and relax!
Change Partners: By Dick Morrissey
Dick Morrissey (1940-2000) was a British jazz tenor saxophone player who had the misfortune to arrive on the music scene…
One Note Samba
Once again, to soothe the nerves we recommend Stan Getz and Jim Hall’s ‘One Note Samba’. A masterpiece from an…
One Note Samba: By Stan Getz
Stan Getz, by all accounts was not a nice guy. A superb technician on the Tenor saxophone he had little…
You Go to My Head: By Charlie Parker
Introduction Fred Coots, born in New York’s Brooklyn (1897-1985) was a prolific writer of melodies and Broadway Shows. He is…