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Grachan Moncur III was born in New York City at Sydenham Hospital on June 3, 1937 into a musical family that included his Uncle Al Cooper, leader of the Savoy Sultans, and Grachan's father, Grachan Brother Moncur II who played bass as a member of Savoy Sultans. His father also played with such notables as Billie Holiday, Diana Washington, and pianist Teddy Wilson among others. Grachan's early musical studies started at Laurinburg Institute under the musical direction of Frank H. McDuffie Jr. and Phillip Hilton, a very advanced trombonist and student. His trombone playing began with the all-state marching band and he eventually became a member of the jazz combo

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Birthday Remembrances for Jack DeJohnette, Mulgrew Miller, and others

by David W. Daniels
August 18, 2026

In addition to the musicians named in the headline, we recognize the birthdays of Ben Sidran, Patti Austin, Oscar Peterson, and others. More classic jazz from Sonny Rollins, Gene Krupa wih Anita O'Day, and additional artists. Newly released music from Tommy Smith, Joe Alterman, David Sanchez, and more.Playlist Grachan Moncur III “Sonny's Back!" from ...

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Classics from Paul Chambers, Eddie Jefferson, and Others With New Music from Joe Gransden, Pat Bianchi and More

by David W. Daniels
March 24, 2026

Artists named above, plus classics from Betty Carter, Big John Patten, and others. New music from Marques Carroll, Ron Carter with Ricky Dillard, and more. Birthday recognition for Charles Lloyd, Nat King Cole, Gary Meek, and others.Playlist Grachan Moncur III “New Africa"--from Exploration (Capri) 00:00 McCoy Tyner “Little Madimba"--from Time For Tyner (Blue Note) ...

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RIP Ray Drummond and Klaus Doldinger--Additional jazz classics from Charles Mingus and others

by David W. Daniels
November 18, 2025

Tribute to Ray Drummond including music from Grachan Moncur III and more. Other jazz classics from Wayne Shorter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and more. Newly released jazz from Horace Silver, Carmen Bradford, and more. Music recognizing the birthdays of Mose Allison, Houston Person, and more. Playlist Grachan Moncur III “Exploration" from Exploration (Capri) 00:00 Bobby ...

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Altin Sencalar: Unleashed

by C. Andrew Hovan
April 19, 2025

Often overshadowed by other solo instruments, the trombone boasts a rich history in jazz--one so vast it could fill volumes. New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, also gave rise to Kid Ory, a pioneer of the “tailgate" style of trombone playing. In the early 1900s, bandleaders often promoted their shows by parading through town on horse-drawn ...

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Mephistopholes to Orgasm Revisited

By Alan Shorter

Label: Ezz-thetics
Released: 2024
Track listing: Mephistopheles; Parabola; Joseph; Straits Of Blagellan; Rapids; Outeroids; Orgasm.

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Three For Shepp To Gesprachsfetzen Revisited

By Marion Brown

Label: Ezz-thetics
Released: 2024
Track listing: New Blue; Fortunato; The Shadow Knows; Spooks; West India; Delicado; Gesprachsfetzen; Exhibit A; Babudah; Tomorrow Is the Beginning of the End of Yesterday; Aba.

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The Way Ahead, Kwanza, The Magic of Ju-ju Revisited

By Archie Shepp

Label: Ezz-thetics
Released: 2023
Track listing:
The Way Ahead

Damn If I Know (The Stroller); Frankenstein; Fiesta; Sophisticated Lady.

Kwanza

New Africa; Bakai.

The Magic of Ju-Ju

The Magic of Ju-Ju.

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Let Freedom Ring to Destination...Out! Revisited

By Jackie McLean

Label: Ezz-thetics
Released: 2023
Track listing:
Let Freedom Ring: Melody for Melonae; I'll Keep Loving You; Rene; Omega.
Destination...Out!: Love and Hate; Esoteric; Khalil the Prophet; Riff Raff.

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