Slow Drag Review: Donald Byrd
The late Donald Byrd is one of my favorite trumpeters. His arrival on the adult jazz scene coincided with the…
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Poodle Mambo: George Shearing
The late George Shearing, a superb piano player, often dipped into Latin jazz with his Quintet. In honor of all…
Dig Dis Review: Hank Mobley
Hank Mobley (1930-1986) was one of the great tenor sax players and his life was too short. His most productive…
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…
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…