Kenny Dorham · Alone Together
Album: Quiet Kenny
📸 K. Abe

Musings On Jazz and Spinning Tales!

Johnny Hodges · Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra, Bergen, Norway, November 3, 1969

The Week In Jazz Sketches!

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Art Farmer, Chet Baker, Julieta Eugenio, Arild Andersen, Daniel Sommer, Rob Luft, Sharel Cassity, Colleen Clark, Charles McPherson, Melissa Aldana, Freddie Hubbard, and more...

Musings On Jazz and Spinning Tales

My Groove Your Move · Hank Mobley
Roll Call (Blue Note)
📸 Francis Wolff

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Musings On Jazz and Spinning Tales

Locomotion · John Coltrane
Blue Train (Blue Note)
📸 Francis Wolff

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The Pic:
📸 Bob Parent
Charles Mingus, Roy Haynes, Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker at the Open Door, New York, September 13, 1953

The Music:
Yardbird Suite (Dial 1946)

Charlie Parker
Miles Davis
Lucky Thompson
Dodo Marmarosa
Arv Garrison
Vic McMillan
Roy Porter

Billie Holiday · Blue Moon
📸 Dennis Stock, 1958

Coming soon on the blog!

'Archaisms II' drops June 7, showcasing the alchemical bond between Tyshawn Sorey & Adam Rudolph. Their innovative conducted improvisation, with Hashimoto, Greenberg & Lorenzo, merges ancient traditions & contemporary composition. Prepare for goosebumps!

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Blue Room
by Chet Baker (Jazz Detective)

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Despite the personal struggles that marked his later years, Baker’s performance on this album is nothing short of captivating. His warm and lyrical trumpet playing is as poignant and evocative as ever.

Reverence
by Charles McPherson (Smoke Sessions)

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“Reverence” is a tribute to a beloved mentor and a showcase of the talents of a truly exceptional group of musicians. Want to know more? Swing by our blog and give the album a listen. You won’t be disappointed!

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Thelonious Monk · Solitude
Germany 1969

Stay
by Julieta Eugenio

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From the intimate moments of “Breaths” I through IV to the emotional “Sophisticated Lady,” “Stay” is an intriguing exploration of time, space & the human spirit. It’s a love letter to the cosmos, written in the language of Jazz

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'As Time Passes' (April Records) blends Jazz greats with pan-European contemporary Jazz for a unique vibe of pensive ambience, groovy beats, and folk undertones.

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Arild Andersen
Daniel Sommer
Rob Luft

Bruno Råberg is back with a bang! After 22 years, he’s returning to the large ensemble format with his new album, Evolver. Special appearances by Grammy-winner Kris Davis and the acclaimed Walter Smith III! Mark your calendars for June 1, 2024. More insights on the blog soon!

Alliance
by Sharel Cassity + Colleen Clark (Shifting Paradigm Records)

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This fresh release from Shifting Paradigm Records with sax-wielding warrior Sharel Cassity & rhythm maestro Colleen Clark, is a sizzling mix of old-school cool and new-school sass!

Portrait of Art Farmer
by Art Farmer

Today we take a look at the classic 'Portrait of Art Farmer'. This timeless Jazz album, recorded in 1958, showcases Farmer's lyrical phrasing and inviting tone, backed by a stellar rhythm section. A snapshot of musical beauty and innovation.