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Article: Radio & Podcasts

The Second Acts of Art Pepper, Dexter Gordon, & Johnny Griffin (1975 - 1985)

by Russell Perry
May 12, 2020

Perfectly timed to reinforce the value of acoustic mainstream jazz and provide an alternative to both fusion and free jazz, Art Pepper, Dexter Gordon and Johnny Griffin reappeared and reestablished themselves as key players at the end of the 1970s. Their excellent late career work paved the way for the resurgence of mainstream bebop and hard ...

Article: Album Review

Adam Rongo: Tell Your Story

Read "Tell Your Story" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco
December 6, 2013

Young saxophonist Adam Rongo introduces himself to a national audience on the appropriately-titled Tell Your Story, delivering a sparkling debut of straight ahead post-bop material featuring a seasoned cast of players superbly interpreting a selection of new and exciting cover tunes--all telling a musical story that is unfolding quite nicely. Originally from Essexville, Michigan, and coming ...