• Jazz Genres

“Those who only know Gillespie from his 1950s efforts onwards can have no conception as to the veritable force of nature his trumpet playing was [More]
Track listing: A1 Shaw Nuff 3:05 A2 Blues In The Closet 5:15 A3 Willow Weep For Me 3:55 A4 John’s Abbey 3:15 A5 Salt Peanuts [More]
Cleveland Style is an album led by American trombonist Jimmy Cleveland featuring tracks recorded in 1957. It was released on the EmArcy label. Track listing: [More]
Swing’s the Thing is an album by American jazz saxophonist Illinois Jacquet, recorded in late 1956 and released on the Clef label. “This is essential [More]
Billed as a Jazz at the Philharmonic performance, this concert consists of two intimate sets: the first showcases Roy Eldridge leading an All Star sextet, [More]
Introducing Jimmy Cleveland and His All Stars is the debut album led by American trombonist Jimmy Cleveland featuring tracks recorded in 1955. It was released [More]
Flutes & Reeds is an album by American jazz saxophonist/composer/arranger Ernie Wilkins and saxophonist/flautist Frank Wess featuring performances recorded in 1955 and first released on [More]
Resonance is a live album by jazz guitarist Joe Pass, recorded in 1974 and released posthumously in 2000. Track listing: 1. “It Could Happen to [More]
Ode to 52nd Street is an album by guitarist Kenny Burrell recorded in 1967 and released on the Cadet label. “Burrell plays quite well, as [More]
Byrd Blows on Beacon Hill is an album by trumpeter Donald Byrd recorded at Steve Fassett’s Home on Beacon Hill in Boston in 1956 and [More]