Jazz Beau says:Long time jazz guitarist and Bay Area resident Calvin Keys is still recording music that shows his vibrancy and tendency to move his chord structure into unchartered areas. A master at using space and an understanding of funky rhythms makes his work acceptable to both traditional and contemporary jazz fans.
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 »