Diane Moser, “Birdsongs for Eric (For Eric Dolphy),” from Birdsongs Pianist, composer and educator Diane Moser…
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Glenn Miller Orchestra – “American Patrol”
Glenn Miller joined the Air Force in 1942 at age 38, leaving behind a highly successful civilian career to serve his country.
Kenny Clarke feat. Cannonball Adderley – “Bohemia After Dark”
Bohemia After Dark, released on the Savoy label in 1955, marks one of the earliest recorded appearances of saxophonist Cannonball Adderley.
Chick Corea – “Return to Forever”
Chick Corea, “Return To Forever,” from Return to Forever (ECM) Chick Corea’s Return To Forever on the…
Freddie Hubbard & Woody Shaw – “Sandu”
Trumpeters Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw were at the height of their careers when they…
Nicole Mitchell – “A Sound”
The title of composer and flutist Nicole Mitchell’s latest outing, Maroon Cloud, refers to the realm of creativity that people can enter simply by closing their eyes.
Roy Hargrove – “The Joint”
The slow-jam “The Joint” positively simmers with funky intensity, and Hargrove cuts loose on an effects-laden solo that walks the line between hard-bop and G-funk.
Phil Woods – “Samba DuBois”
Saxophonist Phil Woods served as the crucial link between the bebop saxophonists of the 1940s and the post-bop artists of the ’50s, ’60s and beyond.
Camille Thurman – “The Nearness of You”
Camille Thurman, “The Nearness of You,” from Waiting for the Sunrise (Chesky Records) Singer and…
Philly Joe Jones – “Blues for Dracula”
Happy Halloween, jazz fans. To celebrate, here’s a real treat from the jazz vault.
Thundercat and BADBADNOTGOOD – “King of the Hill”
Produced by Flying Lotus, the track blends textbook funk grooves with a rulebreaking musical attitude.
Jan Hammer – “Ocean Drive”
Jan Hammer, “Ocean Drive,” from Seasons Pt. 1 (Red Gate Records) Seasons Pt. 1 is keyboardist…
David Hazeltine – “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”
David Hazeltine, “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” from The Time Is Now (Smoke Sessions) The…
David Ricard Big Band – “Spider-Man”
The David Ricard Big Band, “Spider-Man,” from Parallels (Lesterbeat Records) For his third CD, the…
Yuhan Su – “City Animals”
Originally from Taiwan, vibraphonist Yuhan Su moved to New York in 2012 and became an…
Michael Sarian & The Chabones – “Your Words”
Michael Sarian & The Chabones, “Your Words,” from Léon (ZOHO) Canadian-born, Argentine-raised trumpeter and composer…
Charles Pillow – “Pharaoh’s Dance”
Charles Pillow Large Ensemble, “Pharaoh’s Dance,” from Electric Miles (MAMA) Veteran New York City-based saxophonist,…
Alexander Claffy – “Michelle”
Alexander Claffy, “Michelle,” from Standards: What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? Ascending…
Denny Seiwell Trio – “Live and Let Die”
Denny Seiwell Trio, “Live and Let Die,” from Boomerang (Quarto Valley Records) Drummer Denny Seiwell is best-known…
Marquis Hill – “Ego vs. Spirit”
Marquis Hill, “Ego vs. Spirit,” from Modern Flows Vol. II Trumpeter Marquis Hill is barely…
