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Hard Bop Academy: The Sidemen of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers

by Kyle Simpler
March 4, 2003

On the album The Jazz Messengers Live at the Cafe Bohemia Volume 1, Art Blakey introduces trumpeter Kenny Dorham by saying that he had played with Charlie Parker “The Prophet of Modern Jazz." If Parker was the prophet, then Blakey was definitely one of its chief apostles. Just take a look at the musicians who formed ...

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Stan Getz: Nobody Else But Me

by Kyle Simpler
March 4, 2003

Dave Gelly Stan Getz: Nobody Else But Me Backbeat Books ISBN: 0879307293 192 pages In 1964, many British Invasion rock groups were making their way into the American music charts. For a while, though, England was getting a little competition from another musical import. Teens may ...

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The New York Times Essential Library: Jazz

by Kyle Simpler
January 8, 2003

Considering the amount of jazz music available, even the most avid jazz fan might feel somewhat overwhelmed when it comes to building a decent collection. It’s obviously much more intimidating for newcomers. This, of course, makes reference material an indispensible asset. Admittedly, there are some excellent books on the market to help educate people about creating ...