Jazz Articles about Brian Chahley

Brian Chahley: This Way

by Jakob Baekgaard
December 1, 2007

The idea of having a blowing session is sometimes thought of as a bit mechanical, a quick way to get something on tape without too much complication. On the other hand, blowing sessions often have a particular atmosphere about them that make them memorable. Think of such classics as Johnny Griffin's A Blowin' Session (Blue Note, 1958) and Jackie McLean's Lights Out! (Prestige, 1956), with their late-night smoky feel and untamed passion which seem to embody everything there is to ...