Results for "Art Farmer"

Horace Silver: Finger Poppin'

by Samuel Chell
March 31, 2009

Finger Poppin' (1959) followed Silver's most under-appreciated (and perhaps most ambitious) Blue Note date, Further Explorations (1958). The cast is different (though the fiery Louis Hayes remains on drums), but the compositions and arrangements by Silver are no less artful and the soloists as inspired as the frontline of Art Farmer and Clifford Jordan from the ...

Jim Hall: The Elegant Guitarist

by R.J. DeLuke
March 16, 2009

There's good news and better news for the many fans of guitar great Jim Hall--counted among them a number of established guitarists who are, themselves, eminent. It would be hard to find a guitarist who doesn't look up to Hall and whose playing has not been influenced by him in some way. Players relish Hall's rich ...

Art Farmer: Brass Shout / The Aztec Suite

by Chris M. Slawecki
March 16, 2009

Brass Shout / The Aztec Suite combines two Art Farmer releases: Brass Shout, arranged by his longtime associate, Benny Golson, and The Aztec Suite, including its famous panoramic title track, arranged by Chico O'Farrill. Combining these two titles, both from 1959, creates an expansive survey of jazz, Latin jazz, and pop played as jazz. ...

Scott Hamilton: Is Expatriatism on the Rise?

by Nick Catalano
February 8, 2009

During my years as a jazz writer I have spent considerable time interviewing and writing about musicians who, for one reason or another, decided to pack up and establish permanent residency outside the United States. Many of the old beboppers (Art Farmer, Johnny Griffin, Ed Thigpen and others) whom I had encountered through the years were ...

Complete Live Recordings

By Art Farmer

Label: Victor
Released: 2008

Curtis Fuller: Motor City Messenger

by Russ Musto
December 1, 2008

The most recorded jazz trombonist of his lifetime, Curtis Fuller's illustrious career spans six decades and includes tenures with many of the greatest names in this music. Born Dec. 15th, 1934 in Detroit, Fuller was orphaned at an early age, but found family in the close-knit jazz community of the musically fertile Motor City. He first ...

Jan Johansson: From Small Acorns...

by Ian Patterson
November 24, 2008

Upon hearing the news and in a state of disbelief, Randi Hultin the legendary Norwegian jazz journalist rang pianist Reinhold Svensson who confirmed the worst: “Yes. Swedish jazz has just died."1 Reinhold's reaction to the death in a car accident of fellow pianist Jan Johansson whilst melodramatic reflected Jan Johansson's importance in the contemporary Swedish jazz ...

Art Farmer: Brass Shout/The Aztec Suite & The Time and The Place

by George Kanzler
August 14, 2008

Art Farmer Brass Shout/The Aztec Suite Blue Note 2008 Art Farmer The Time And The Place Mosaic 2008 The '50s and '60s were exceedingly bountiful in turning ...

Red Cross

Featuring the music of Art Farmer
Duration: 8:43
May 30, 2008

Folk Jazz U.S.A. / Alabama Concerto

By Cannonball Adderley

Label: Fresh Sound Records
Released: 2007
Track listing: Folk Jazz U.S.A.:; The New Saints; Venezuela; Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair; Betsy; Randall My Son; Turtle Dove; Shenandoah; Joe's Old Folks; Saro Jane; Scarlet Town; Wayfarin' Stranger; Darling Corey; Alabama Concerto:; First Movement; Themes: The Henry John Story / Green, Green Rocky Road / Job's Red Wagon; The Henry John Story (Return) / Green, Green Rocky Road (Return); Job's Red Wagon (Return); Second Movement; Themes: Trampin' / The Loop; Trampin' (Return) / The Loop (Return); Third Movement; Theme: Little John Shoes; Theme: Milord's Calling / Little John Shoes (Return) / Milord's Callin' (Return); Fourth Movement; Themes: Blues For Christmas / Rufus Playboy / Grandma's Coffin / Blues For Christmas (Return); Grandma's Coffin (Return) / Rufus Playboy (Return) / Grandma's Coffin (2nd Return);