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“Although it is never clear what “shango” is, this set by guitarist Charlie Hunter’s quartet is quite accessible and enjoyable. Marketed as some type of [More]
Ridin’ High (also released as Freaky) is an album released by Canadian jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson featuring tracks recorded in 1967 and originally released on [More]
“Fly Me to the Moon” (Bart Howard). Personnel: Jim Hall — guitar Don Thompson — bass Terry Clarke — drums
Gloomy Sunday and Other Bright Moments is an album by jazz trombonist and arranger Bob Brookmeyer recorded in 1961 for the Verve label. Brookmeyer said [More]
Sultry Serenade is an album by American jazz flautist Herbie Mann featuring tracks recorded in 1957 for the Riverside label. AllMusic Review by Michael G. [More]
AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow: Thelonious Monk’s 1960 quartet (which also includes tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse, bassist John Ore and (for a brief period) drummer [More]
Personnel: Wynton Marsalis – trumpet Walter Blanding – saxophone, clarinet Dan Nimmer – piano Carlos Henriquez  – bass Ali Jackson – drums with guest Cécile [More]
AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow: This mostly ballad-oriented trio set with bassist George Duvivier and drummer Charlie Persip was pianist Joe Albany’s final recording. Albany, [More]
Dreams is an album by Hungarian guitarist Gábor Szabó featuring performances recorded in 1968 and released on the Skye label. “Here, Gabor Szabo ambitiously pairs [More]
AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow: This set by multi-reedist Bill Perkins (who switches between tenor, baritone, bass clarinet and flute) has been reissued on CD [More]