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Morris Nanton

"We go on the bandstand to kill, loaded for bear," bassist Norman Edge says, describing the relish he and pianist Morris Nanton bring to their trio performances. Shortly after Nanton's service discharge in 1956, he met Edge, and their connection was immediate. For a full forty-eight years Nanton and Edge have played together, longer than many marriages last. Drummer Jeff Brillinger is the junior member of the Morris Nanton Trio, with a mere twenty-six years of seniority. Such stability is remarkable in the jazz world, where even the most successful working groups are in a constant state of flux. While Nanton is the leader of the trio, he is a reserved person, preferring to let his music speak for him

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

I Heart The Jazz With Strings Genre + Porgy & Bess

Read "I Heart The Jazz With Strings Genre + Porgy & Bess" reviewed by David Brown


I heart the jazz with strings genre. Tonight, the most bizarre of these records, the great Johnny Hodges with Lawrence Welk's Orchestra. We then check our coats at the famed Chicago supper club Mr. Kelly's for some vocals from Sarah Vaughan and Anita O'Day. Then, after a set of new releases including Chicago's Natural Information Society ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jerome Kern The Jazz Standard

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This week we celebrate the 138th birthday of Jerome Kern. Born in 1885, Kern was an important composer of musical theatre and popular music in the early 20th century. Many of Kern's songs have been adapted by jazz musicians to become standard tunes. Featured interpreters of Kern's songs will include David S. Ware, Connie Crothers, Clifford ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Tribute Mary Lou Williams, PIano Trio Smorgasbord, Guitar Mental Block

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This week, a birthday wish for a forgotten Philly singer, a super set of piano trios featuring a new tribute to Mary Lou Williams. I work out my issues with jazz guitar with some ear opening duets, and more. Old, new, in, out... wherever the music takes us. Each week, we will explore the elements of ...

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News: Obituary

Pianist Morris Nanton Dies at 80

Pianist Morris Nanton Dies at 80

Perth Amboy, NJ -- Morris Nanton passed away peacefully at home Sunday morning, November 15. He was born in Perth Amboy and lived there all his life. He served his country with honor in the U.S. Armed Forces with the 5th Army Division Band during the Korean War. He graduated from Perth Amboy High School and ...

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Article: Profile

The Morris Nanton Trio: Forty-Eight Years of Musical Rapport

Read "The Morris Nanton Trio: Forty-Eight Years of Musical Rapport" reviewed by Joseph Bendel


"We go on the bandstand to kill, loaded for bear," bassist Norman Edge says, describing the relish he and pianist Morris Nanton bring to their trio performances. Shortly after Nanton's service discharge in 1956, he met Edge, and their connection was immediate.For a full forty-eight years Nanton and Edge have played together, longer than ...

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Soul Fingers

Label: Sound Aspects Records
Released: 1967

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Something We've Got

Label: Sound Aspects Records
Released: 1965

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Preface

Label: Prestige Records
Released: 1964


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