Jazz Articles about Norman Howard

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Norman Howard / Joe Phillips: Burn Baby Burn

by Henry Smith
February 8, 2009

Having been virtually forgotten about since his appearance on Albert Ayler's Spirits (Debut, 1964), trumpeter Norman Howard nevertheless continued his career at least long enough to record two sessions for ESP in 1968. The results were shelved for a number of years before being released on cassette in miniature editions until now. That Burn Baby Burn can now find a wider audience is not only due to the music's high quality but a reminder of the rich accomplishments of small ...