Results for "Shorty Baker"

Shorty Baker

Born: May 26, 1914

Johnny Hodges: Second Set

by David Rickert
November 2, 2011

Johnny Hodges Second Set Avid Records 2011 Alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges left Duke Ellington's band in 1951 feeling underappreciated and underpaid and convinced that he would have better luck on his own. Unfortunately he was never able to turn his considerable artistry into a lucrative career, and was back with ...

Storyville Records: A Treasure Trove of Swinging Jazz

by Chris May
December 22, 2010

Since its foundation during the European revivalist movement of the early 1950s, Copenhagen-based Storyville Records has grown into a major repository of New Orleans, big band and mainstream recordings. With something approaching 600 releases in its back catalogue, the label is a treasure trove of jazz that swings. Founded in 1952 by Danish jazz ...

Tyree Glenn / Hank Jones Quintet/Sextet: Complete Recordings

by Joe Alterman
September 25, 2010

In the history of jazz, few pianists have been as prolific as the recently deceased Hank Jones. His tasteful and subtle playing is documented on literally thousands of recordings. Many of them are today known as jazz classics--benchmarks to the greatness of this music--and Jones' playing and support on all of them were crucial in creating ...