“Recorded only a month before his classic Impulse debut, Three for Shepp, this much overlooked session, though quite different, is more than reputable in its own right. The reason for its obscurity is pretty simple. [More]
“Rudy recorded few titles under his own name; Second Coming and Spring Rain were released on Black Jazz Records, in 1971 and 1974. His claim to fame was working with the Ray Charles Orchestra for [More]
Handcrafted is an album by guitarist Kenny Burrell recorded in 1978 and released on the Muse label. “Steady, consistently swinging trio date with Burrell’s fine guitar playing as the focus, and bassist Reggie Johnson and [More]
Mapenzi is an album by The Harold Land/Blue Mitchell Quintet recorded in 1977 and released on the Concord label. AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow: This Concord release was tenor saxophonist Harold Land’s first as a [More]
Tin Tin Deo is a typically tasteful set by guitarist Kenny Burrell. Performing in a sparse trio with bassist Reggie Johnson and drummer Carl Burnette, Burrell plays boppish and swinging versions of his own blues [More]
“Coral Keys” (Walter Bishop Jr.). Album: “Coral Keys”. “Coral Keys” is an album led by pianist Walter Bishop Jr. which was recorded in 1971 and originally released on the Black Jazz label. Personnel: Walter Bishop [More]
