In December 1950, Russell nearly died from the effects of years of excessive drinking and limited eating. By the time of the Boston engagement that [More]
Here’s That Rainy Day is an album by Paul Horn which was originally released on the RCA Victor label in 1966. Track listing: “Who Can [More]
Track listing: Blues For Bird 00:00 We’ll Be Together Again 05:36 Scott Scat 13:23 Smoke Gets In Your Eyes 20:41 ‘Round Midnight 25:39 Mood Indigo [More]
Track listing: A1 Huk2E 11:11 A2 Dreamsville 10:00 B1 Bop Stew 7:20 B2 Poor Butterfly 9:27 B3 Yes, There Is A C.O.T.A 6:52 Personnel: Phil [More]
By 1959 Herman had broken up his Third Herd and was utilizing a sextet filled with important young players. This live LP from 1959 (the [More]
First Prize! is an album by saxophonist/clarinetist Eddie Daniels recorded in 1966 and released on the Prestige label the following year. For many jazz listeners, [More]
This is an odd and rather interesting record. Eddie Daniels, who at the time was still largely unknown, plays clarinet and occasional alto in commercial [More]
A timeless jazz gem from 1956, this album by the Hal McKusick Octet seamlessly blends cool jazz with chamber music. The ensemble features alto saxophone, [More]
“Ken Peplowski has been one of the most consistent performers in the “new mainstream” movement of the 1990s. Whether playing his fluent clarinet or warm [More]
The Life of a Trio: Sunday is an album reuniting the Jimmy Giuffre 3, pianist Paul Bley, saxophonist Jimmy Giuffre and bassist Steve Swallow which [More]