The Jacques Loussier Trio was a French Third Stream jazz piano trio, led by pianist Jacques Loussier, that became known for its jazz interpretations of European classical music. They were commonly known in France as [More]
Cedar’s Blues is a live album by pianist Cedar Walton’s Quintet recorded in 1985 and released on the Italian Red label. “Although the Eastern Rebellion name is not used on this release, the personnel of [More]
“Recorded in 1974, Ray Bryant’s In the Cut is the one recording in his career that stands out from all the others — not necessarily because it is the best thing he ever cut, but [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]
Merry Olde Soul is an album by vibraphonist/pianist Victor Feldman recorded in early 1961 (with one track from December 1960) and originally released on the Riverside label. “Victor Feldman’s one Riverside date as a leader [More]
Track listing: 00:00 Hommage A Enelram Atsenig 04:21 Days Of Wine And Roses 11:39 Christmas Dreams 18:54 Juste Un Moment 24:56 Gattito 31:04 Cherokee Personnel: J.F. Jenny-Clark – bass Aldo Romano – drums Michel Petrucciani [More]
Playin’ in the Yard is a live album by jazz keyboardist Hampton Hawes recorded at the 1973 Montreux Jazz Festival for the Prestige label. Track listing: “Playin’ in the Yard” (Sonny Rollins) – 10:57 “Double [More]
A Tot Jazz is the debut album by pianist Tete Montoliu recorded in 1965 and originally released on the Spanish label, Concentric. “Tete Montoliu’s abilities as a pianist are overlooked by many jazz fans because [More]
