In 1961, the 23-year-old trumpet phenomenon Booker Little recorded two extraordinary albums: Out Front and Booker Little and Friend. Booker was a visionary musician, possessing a flawless technique, a burnished tone and a purely modern artistic vision.
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Jazz Travel Guide: 25 U.S. Venues You Must Visit
Jazz music can be enjoyed anywhere, but there’s nothing like hearing it live. Candles flicker,…
Stan Kenton – “Somewhere”
Bandleader Stan Kenton’s Grammy-winning album Kenton’s West Side Story was recorded on this day in 1961.…
Joe Fiedler: Swinging Down Sesame Street
Joe Fiedler knows better than anyone that there’s more than one way to get to…
The Best Website in Jazz Just Got Better
Get ready, readers. Big changes are coming to JAZZIZ.com, changes that will make your online experience richer, sleeker, and more enjoyable.
Frank Kimbrough – “Walking By Flashlight”
With “Walking by Flashlight,” pianist Frank Kimbrough honors composer Maria Schneider with a touching re-imagining of a classic song from her 2012 album, ‘My Winter Morning Walks.’
Thelonious Monk – “Stuffy Turkey”
A lesser-known entry in the Thelonious Monk canon, “Stuffy Turkey” is one of the few…
Hear Steve Turre Play the Conch Shell on ‘Sanctified Shells’
Trombonist Steve Turre is an acknowledged master of the jazz conch shell. He first learned…
Ultimate Steely Dan Playlist
No style or genre can accurately encapsulate the music of Steely Dan. Groundbreakers and rulebreakers…
Hot Springs: Kandace Springs Is Playing the Long Game With Her Career
At 6:55 p.m., Kandace Springs and her two sidemen amble onto the sprawling stage of…
“The Complete Cuban Jam Sessions” Box Set Out on November 9
Craft Recordings will release The Complete Cuban Jam Sessions, a 5-LP or 5-CD box set,…
2018 Holiday Playlist: A Classic Jazz Christmas
Thanks for supporting JAZZIZ Magazine! Here’s your instant access to our exclusive JAZZIZ Holiday Album.…
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