The vocalist Sarah Vaughan, whose supple voice and flair for the theatrical earned her the…
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Bob Patin – “Dolphin Dance”
Pianist Bob Patin has walked a path to musical success on his own terms, though…
Cal Tjader – “Soul Sauce”
Vibraphonist Cal Tjader, one of the earliest musicians to introduce Latin elements into the jazz idiom, was born on this day (July 16) in St. Louis in 1925.
Sonny Rollins & Coleman Hawkins – “Yesterdays”
This recording marked the first time the two saxophonists had entered a studio together. The resulting music is predictably delightful, but also surprising.
Beata Pater – “Little Sunflower”
With the release of each new album, Polish-born vocalist Beata Pater continues to defy predictability.…
Miles Davis/Charles Mingus/Elvin Jones – “Nature Boy”
Miles Davis, Charles Mingus and Elvin Jones on the same recording? Yes, it happened. And…
Miles Davis – “Sanctuary” (Live at Newport)
On this day (July 5) in 1969, trumpeter Miles Davis appeared at the Newport Jazz…
U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors – “America the Beautiful”
Happy Fourth of July, jazz fans! We celebrate America’s independence — as well as its…
Dr. Lonnie Smith – “Think”
Dr. Lonnie Smith, a master of the Hammond B-3 organ and one of the earliest…
Ahmad Jamal – “Poinciana”
Pianist Ahmad Jamal, one of the most important small ensemble players of the 20th century…
Leon “Ndugu” Chancler & George Duke – “The Once Over”
Drummer Leon “Ndugu” Chancler, an early figure in funk and fusion drumming and a key…
Elise Morris – “Silently”
Elise Morris in New York City (Photo: Courtesy the artist) Many people have heard the…
Michel Legrand – “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore”
Michel Legrand (Photo: Photo by Ros Drinkwater/REX/Shutter) In June of 1958, pianist Michel Legrand, a…
Ken Wiley – “Mingling”
Ken Wiley (Photo: Courtesy the artist) Ken Wiley has got to be the hardest working…
Jeff Beck – “Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers”
Guitarist Jeff Beck was born on this day (June 24) in Wallington, England, in 1944.…
Dexter Gordon – “Red Top”
Saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded the album Sophisticated Giant on this day (June 21) in 1977. The record,…
Eric Dolphy – “Out to Lunch”
Eric Dolphy, an early figure in jazz’s avant-garde who played a major role in introducing…
Freddie Hubbard – “Open Sesame”
Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard recorded Open Sesame, his debut album for Blue Note Records, on this day…
Pete Coco – “Lined with a Groove”
For his self-released debut recording as a leader, bassist Pete Coco assembled a set of…
Herbie Hancock – “Cantaloupe Island”
On this day (June 17) in 1964, pianist Herbie Hancock recorded what would become perhaps…
