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Booker Little was a prolific trumpeter and composer by any standard, but considering his tragically brief life, his musical achievements are astonishing. A Memphis native, he trained at the Chicago Conservatory of Music, where he impressed Sonny Rollins. This association led to a number of successful recordings with Max Roach in the late 1950s. Little went on to perform on other classic albums, such as John Coltrane’s Africa/Brass and Eric Dolphy’s At the Five Spot. His trumpet sound was characterized both by undeniable technical facility and a dark tone that reflects the bittersweet nature of his life

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Things Of This Nature: Things Of This Nature

Read "Things Of This Nature" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
May 18, 2026

Caylie Davis grew up in Eugene, Oregon, playing trumpet in a town not exactly known for avant-garde-leaning jazz before making her way to New York to enroll at the Manhattan School of Music. There, she studied under Ingrid Jensen, Nadje Noordhuis and Jon Faddis--three players who, between them, cover a wide stylistic range. Davis casts an even ...

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Classic jazz from Hazel Scott, Johnny Griffin, and others; recently released from Christopher McBride, Simon Mogul, and more

by David W. Daniels
April 7, 2026

Music as described in the title, and additional classics from Cannonball Adderley, Carmen McRae, and others. Recently released music courtesy of Ulysses Owens Jr., Jeremy Pelt, Brian Jackson, and more. Birthday acknowledgements for Booker Little, Dave Stryker, Larry Coryell, and others.Playlist David Leonhardt Trio “Late Night Blues" from Explorations (Big Bang) 00:00 Phineas Newborn ...

Article: Building a Jazz Library

Mal Waldron: His Journey Across 12 Albums

by Carl Medsker
February 20, 2026

Mal Waldron's life story is compelling, and to mark his 2025 centenary, this article aims to introduce his work to those less familiar with it by tracing his journey across 12 distinctive recordings. Max Roach once singled him out, along with Thelonious Monk, Herbie Nichols, Hasaan Ibn Ali and Randy Weston, as uniquely original ...

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Deeds, Not Words

By Max Roach

Label: Craft Recordings
Released: 2025
Track listing: You Stepped Out of a Dream; Filide; It's You or No One; Jodie's Cha-Cha, Deeds Not Words, Larry-Larue, Conversation.

Article: Book Review

Song For Someone The Musical Life of Kenny Wheeler

by Jack Kenny
March 15, 2025

Song For Someone The Musical Life of Kenny Wheeler Brian Shaw and Nick Smart (Foreword by Dave Holland ) 509 Pages ISBN: # ISBN-13- 978-178179 Equinox Publishing Prising apart the complex nature of Kenny Wheeler is a worthwhile task. Wheeler lacked swagger, a swashbuckling attitude and arrogance. He said, “I ...

Article: Live Review

Terri Lyne Carrington's We Insist 2025! at Smoke Jazz Club

by Paul Reynolds
March 14, 2025

Terri Lyne Carrington We Insist! 2025 Smoke Jazz and Supper Club New York City March 7, 2025 How best to revisit a classic album of Civil Rights-era jazz activism two generations after the fact? If you are drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, and you're re-imagining--her word--"We Insist! by Max Roach, you ...

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Max Roach: Deeds, Not Words

Read "Deeds, Not Words" reviewed by Richard J Salvucci

by Richard J Salvucci
January 29, 2025

Sometimes, someone listens to a recording mostly for one track. This is such a recording. Quite naturally, it involves drummer Max Roach. If he had to stake his reputation on one extended solo, some might say Roach on “Conversation" is the one. Not all drummers, suffice it to say, are melodic. But a first-time listener can ...

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Saxophones: Warne Marsh, Sonny Rollins, and the Microscopic Septet

by Jerome Wilson
January 22, 2025

This show, from June 15, 2021, is an all saxophone (plus flute and clarinet) program. Players featured include Warne Marsh, Sonny Rollins, Frank Wright, Joe Henderson, and The Microscopic Septet. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) ...

Article: Journey into Jazz

2024 Record Store Day Black Friday Jazz Releases

by Kyle Simpler
November 28, 2024

Record Store Day Black Friday is back for 2024. There are releases that appeal to practically every genre of music, and jazz is no exception. This year's lineup features releases for jazz enthusiasts and vinyl collectors alike. From previously unreleased live performances to excellent vinyl debuts, this year's offerings showcase a variety of jazz styles. Below ...