A Night in Tunisia is a jazz album by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, released in 1960. From the liner notes by Barbara J. Gardner: “This album is a prime example of Blakey’s expressed desire to showcase his young talent. Not only is there extended solo room for the musicians; further, all but the title tune were written and arranged by the talented junior … Continue reading Art Blakey – So Tired (1960)
Joe Morello died on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at his home in Irvington, N.J. He was 82. His death was announced on his Web site, joemorello.net. No cause was given Continue reading Joe Morello – Take Five drum solo (1961)
Lennie Tristano, also known as Tristano, is a 1956 album by bebop jazz pianist Lennie Tristano. At its release, the album was controversial for its innovative use of technology, with Tristano overdubbing piano and manipulating tape speed for effect. Engineered by the legendary Rudy Van Gelder. Continue reading Lennie Tristano – Requiem (1956)
“Amarcord Nino Rota” is the first of producer Hal Willner‘s splendid anthology series. Each outing allows an eclectic array of modern, vaguely avant-garde musicians to explore the work of a single composer. Nino Rota is the Italian composer responsible for the well known film scores for The Godfather series, though the breadth of his work extends to opera, ballet and concertos. Jaki Byard‘s solo piano … Continue reading Jaki Byard – Amarcord (1981)
Recorded: New York City, NY August 29, 1965 Personnel: Chet Baker – Flugelhorn George Coleman – Tenor Sax Kirk Lightsey – Piano Herman Wright – Bass Roy Brooks – Drums Continue reading Chet Baker Quintet – The 490 (1965)
Jaki Byard was shot dead in 1999. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been determined. Jaki Byard died (tragically) on February 11, 1999. He was 76 years young I only wish that he could have had his last wish which was to buy a boat. Not a big wish to have. I would like to think that maybe he did buy that boat and … Continue reading Jaki Byard – Jazz Piano Workshop (1965)
Alternate Take 8. Recorded: WOR Studios, New York, City, NY, May 9, 1952. Personnel: Miles Davis – Trumpet J.J. Johnson – Trombone Jackie McLean – Alto Sax Gil Coggins – Piano Oscar Pettiford – Bass Kenny Clarke – Drums Continue reading Miles Davis Sextet -Donna (1952)
