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Pianist/composer Harold Danko is best known for his long-term associations with an impressive list of jazz legends including Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, Lee Konitz and Woody Herman. Beginning his piano studies at the age of five, Harold became serious about pursuing a career in jazz at the age of fifteen when he commenced studies with Gene Rush in Youngstown, Ohio. After graduation from Youngstown State University and a stint in the Army band, Harold landed the piano chair in Woody Herman's Thundering Herd, which launched his career as a much sought after jazz musician. He also developed a reputation as a respected jazz educator and served on the faculties of the Manhattan School of Music, the New School/Mannes, and Hartt College. He has performed at major jazz venues throughout the world as well as on recordings, television and video

Article: Journey into Jazz

Record Store Day 2026 Jazz Releases

by Kyle Simpler
April 3, 2026

Many vinyl enthusiasts get excited when the Record Store Day lists appear, and understandably so: most of the titles are limited-run pressings that can disappear quickly once the doors open. The only drawback, however, is that the lists can be overwhelming to sort through, often spanning multiple pages and covering releases across a wide range of ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Let There Be Lightsey!

by Patrick Burnette
January 29, 2026

Welcome to 2026! As what will certainly prove to be an interesting year kicks off, the boys dive deeply into little-discussed keyboard master Kirk Lightsey's discography, checking out a couple of leader dates, an unusual duet exploration of a single composer, and a sideman appearance in a saxophonist's band who at least one All About Jazz ...

Album

Nocturne

By Gerry Mulligan

Label: Red Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: CD 1: The Flying Scotsman; Lonesome Boulevard; Curtains; Line for Lyons; My Funny Valentine; A Gift For Dizzy. CD 2: Take The A Train; Out Back Of The Barn; Midas Lives; Song For Strayhorn; Sun On Stairs; Walkin’ Shoes; Rico Apollo.

Article: Album Review

Gerry Mulligan: Nocturne

Read "Nocturne" reviewed by Alberto Bazzurro

by Alberto Bazzurro
June 5, 2025

Già edito nel 2005 con un brano in meno (il conclusivo “Rico Apollo"), questo doppio live colto in quel di Bologna nell'aprile 1992 ci tramanda un Gerry Mulligan in ragguardevole forma, lui come del resto il trio che lo affianca, capeggiato (se possiamo dire così) da un pianista dell'affidabilità di Harold Danko. Tredici ...

Article: Album Review

Gerry Mulligan: Nocturne

by Jack Kenny
May 29, 2025

This album might go a small way to setting a record straight. Gerry Mulligan has often been underrated. Despite the critical acclaim and historical significance later attributed to Miles Davis for his groundbreaking work on the Birth of the Cool sessions, a closer examination of the repertoire reveals the profound influence of Mulligan's writing. It was ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Singing and Plinkin'

by Patrick Burnette
July 29, 2021

We look at two lesser known vocalists tonight and two fairly obscure pianists, and things turn out pretty well if it wasn't for that darn echo. What's going on in the Riverside studios, anyway? At some point, the episode turns into a trivia show, but at the last minute, John Cale turns up to set things ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Harold Danko, Count Basie & James Brandon Lewis

by Joe Dimino
June 20, 2021

From the young and talented \ we begin the 704th Episode of Neon Jazz with a track off James Brandon Lewis's Live at Willisau done some years back, but released in 2020. We also look into some impressive singers & performers releasing new music including Shelly Rudolph and Emi Makabe. We also include some big band ...

Article: Extended Analysis

Live in Schauburg, Bremen, Germany, 1983

by Jakob Baekgaard
April 28, 2020

The history of jazz is not only a story of great individuals, but also a narrative of partnerships that have shaped the development of the music. Just think of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong and Earl Hines and Al Cohn and Zoot Sims. There's also a proud tradition of combining saxophone and piano with ...

Article: Live Review

Buenos Aires International Jazz Fest survives fiscal crisis

by Mark Holston
January 6, 2020

Buenos Aires International Jazz Festival Buenos Aires November 14-18, 2019 As the days flew by this past October, it was still impossible to pin down specifics for the upcoming annual Buenos Aires International Jazz Festival. The dates of the event, which has historically taken place in mid-November, remained elusive. The ...