Just Friends: by Sonny Stitt
The great saxophonist Edward ‘Sonny’ Stitt (1924 – 1982) was a master of the alto-saxophone who had the misfortune to…
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For You and Bluzarumba: by Gene Ammons
For You, written by Joe Burke and Al Dubin, was played by Gene Ammons (1925-1974) in his Jug & Dodo…
Wave: by Dexter Gordon
Dexter Gordon (1923-1990) spent some years living and playing in Europe. In August 1975, he was recorded in Switzerland playing…
So Danco Samba: By Joao Gilberto & Stan Getz
It is some while since we found time for this pleasure, as writing a daily article leaves little opportunity to…
It’s a Lonesome Old Town: by Mary Ford
Mary Ford (with Les Paul’s backing) singing “It’s A Lonesome Old Town” in 1951. Blues-style song written by Kisco and Tobias….
Sweet Georgia Brown and Tea For Two: by Anita O’Day
Anita O’Day at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival singing “Sweet Georgia Brown” and “Tea For Two”. One of the few…
How High the Moon: By Mary Ford
Mary Ford (with Les Paul) singing “How High The Moon”. This 1951 multi-recording has an interesting history and Paul was…
Any Old Time: by Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday’s 1938 recording of “Any Old Time” with the Artie Shaw orchestra. Shaw wrote this song for Holiday.