Bad! Bossa Nova is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1962 and released on the Prestige label. It was also re-released as Jungle Soul! (Ca’ Purange). “This was Ammons’ final recording before “being [More]
“I Wish You Love” (Charles Trenet) from the album David Newman – “House of David“. “This album boils with inventive hooks and the soulful combination of organ and guitar that would become more pop-oriented on [More]
Carnaval is the fourth album by Spyro Gyra, released in 1980. It was given gold record status on June 1, 1987. Track listing: “Cafe Amore” (Chet Catallo) – 5:02 (album version) 4:12 (single edit version) [More]
“This set of duets between vibraphonist Gary Burton and pianist Makoto Ozone is a bit of a surprise, not the quiet and introverted date one might expect but a consistently exciting outing. The duo (who [More]
“Bop pianist Al Haig was unfortunately overlooked, with few opportunities to record for a long stretch in the middle of his career. Fortunately, this Original Jazz Classics compilation highlights several sessions recorded between 1949 and [More]
Spyro Gyra returns with first new album in 6 years. Inventive jazz covers of vinyl-era pop favorites. Spyro Gyra’s new release ”Vinyl Tap”, their first album of new material in six years, is sure to [More]
The Magnificent Thad Jones is an album by American jazz trumpeter Thad Jones featuring performances recorded in 1956 and released on the Blue Note label. “In 1956, trumpeter Thad Jones was making his way forward [More]
The Wonderful World of Jazz is an album by pianist and composer John Lewis recorded for the Atlantic label in 1960. “This is one of pianist John Lewis’ most rewarding albums outside of his work [More]
“You Brought A New Kind of Love to Me” (Sammy Fain, Irving Kahal, Pierre Norman). Personnel: Benny Goodman – clarinet, bandleader Dick Hyman – piano Louis Bellson – drums Bob Haggart – bass James Chirillo [More]
Inner Crisis is an album by American jazz pianist Larry Willis recorded in 1973 and released on the Groove Merchant label. “Inner Crisis by Larry Willis is one of the very finest examples of electric [More]
