DeFranco began his professional career just as swing music and big bands — many of which were led by clarinetists like Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman [More]
Unnamed Land is one of three albums by American jazz-rock ensemble Natural Life, released in 1976 on Celebration. Track listing: A1 Freeways (Mike Elliot) A2 [More]
“Based on his debut as a leader, nobody will ever accuse altoist Antonio Hart of suffering from a lack of confidence! The opener, his burning [More]
The Nearness of You is the fifth studio album by Helen Merrill. It includes performances of standards from two sessions with completely different lineups of [More]
Meditation (also released as Dynamic Duo) is an album of duets by the American saxophonist George Coleman and Spanish pianist Tete Montoliu recorded in early [More]
After two ECM albums with the cooperative trio Third Reel, Swiss reedman Nicolas Masson presents a quartet for which he is the sole composer. The [More]
The Soul Is Willing is a studio album by organist Shirley Scott recorded and released in 1963 for Prestige as PRLP 7267. It features famous [More]
5 by Monk by 5 is an album by the jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, recorded in 1959. It contains five of Monk’s original compositions performed [More]
From “Sinatra’s Swingin’ Session!!!” Personnel: Frank Sinatra – vocals Nelson Riddle – arranger, conductor _______________________________________________ Released: 1961 Recorded: August 22 – September 1, 1960 Capitol [More]
“Willow Weep for Me” is a popular song composed in 1932 by Ann Ronell, who also wrote the lyrics. Art Tatum – piano. _________________________ Recorded: [More]