Jazz Beau says:Max Roach recently passed away, and he took with him numerous stories and inspiration from having worked with musicians who challenged the status quo and changed the direction of jazz in the 1950’s. He never stopped innovating, and he never stopped influencing new generations of jazz artists. He will be missed.
On The PlanebyArt Farmer jazz, bebop "On The Plane" from Art Farmer's 1995 release The Meaning of Art proves Mr. Farmer's commitment to hard-bop and his trust in his bandmates has...more »
Heebie JeebiesbyLouis Armstrong jazz, big band Louis Armstrong was a virtuoso on many levels: the trumpet, exploring the range of voice, and, as we hear on "Heebie Jeebies," improvisation. With these...more »
Satchel Mouth SwingbyLouis Armstrong jazz, big band, standards The iconic, the immortal, the legend, ladies and gents...Mr. Louis Armstrong. No matter what's going on in the world, or what's going on in my...more »
FamilybyYoung Jazz Giants jazz, west coast, contemporary, bebop Wow, these four guys from South Central L.A. can really swing! Showing a true articulation in a plethora of jazz styles from be bop, to...more »