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While thіѕ fіnе dоublе album іѕ grеаt tо listen to, its real vаluе is аѕ a hіѕtоrісаl dосumеnt. Brіngіng together thе knоwn recordings frоm a [More]
“Speak Low” (1943) is a popular song composed by Kurt Weill, with lyrics by Ogden Nash. from the album “60 Years: The Artistry of Tony [More]
“Cuarto de Colores” (Edmar Castaneda). Pesonnel: Edmar Castaneda – harp Marshall Gilkes – trombone Rodrigo Villalon – drums
The Allmusic review by Nathan Bush awarded the album 4½ stars and stated “Guitar Groove is arguably Thomas’ strongest date as leader”. “It (“Guitar Groove”) [More]
AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow: The Illinois Jacquet big band has been together on a part-time basis for over a decade, yet this is still [More]
Released shortly after Tommy Dorsey’s passing, In a Sentimental Mood is a lush, romantic collection that showcases the legendary trombonist’s smooth swing style and melodic [More]
  On Sept. 18, 1965, Count Basie was in the U.K. touring when the band appeared on the BBC’s Show of the Week. Basie’s New [More]
After the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968, racial tensions across the country rose. Palo Alto, a largely white college town in [More]
George Wallington Quintet at the Cafe Bohemia – Jay Mac’s Crib (1955). From the album “GEORGE WALLINGTON QUINTET AT THE BOHEMIA” . Personnel: Donald Byrd [More]
Cheer Up is a live album by trombonist/tubist Ray Anderson, drummer Han Bennink and guitarist Christy Doran which was released on the hat ART label [More]