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Perfection: Herbie Mann - Manteca
Herbie Mann was a fascinating artist. Not only was he a masterful jazz flutist but he also crossed over to Latin, funk, soul, bossa nova and rock and pioneered world music. His curiosity and ability to adapt to various styles was almost unrivaled during the 1960s and '70s. One of his most popular Latin-jazz albums was ...
The Harmonious Legacy Of Yoshie Nakayama: Nevertheless, She Persisted
From Tokyo to Boston’s Jazz Halls: A Journey of Tenacity From the cherry blossom-lined streets of Tokyo to the prestigious halls of Berklee College of Music in Boston, jazz luminary Professor Ayn Inserto shares the extraordinary story of her colleague Yoshie Nakayama—a journey marked by talent, passion, and unrelenting tenacity. At 44 years old, Nakayama stands ...
The Mellow Scene of Early Autumn
Though the calendar says summer, our souls tell us it's early autumn. So in the spirit of the shifting sunlight, darker mornings and cooler air, here's the story behind the jazz standard Early Autumn followed by 10 sterling instrumental versions. The story... In 1946, the classically inclined arranger Ralph Burns brought a three-part neo-Impressionist suite to ...
Dinah Washington Centenary: 'Evil Gal Blues'
The women's movement began with Dinah Washington's voice. If Billie Holiday sang about mistreatment and the blues, Ella Fitzgerald sang youthful swing and Sarah Vaughan elegantly covered jazz-pop, Washington captured the sound of women demanding to be heard and treated well—or else. Her voice in the 1950s was sharp and powerful, like a trumpet or a ...
Kenny Dorham's Centenary
August 30 will mark the 100th anniversary of Kenny Dorham's birth. The trumpeter and singer was born in Texas in 1924 and always seemed to be at the right place at the right time. Early on, he played in the bop bands of Billy Eckstine and Dizzy Gillespie and jump blues band of Lionel Hampton. From ...
Backgrounder: The Strolling Mr. Eldridge, 1953
In December 1953, trumpeter Roy “Little Jazz" Eldridge recorded The Strolling Mr. Eldridge for Norman Granz's Clef label. Eldridge was a member of Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic tour and recording group of all stars. The album was released during the “speed wars," when Columbia's 33 1/3 and RCA's 45 rpm formats were in fierce competition. ...
Perfection: Barney Kessel - Like Someone in Love
Soaring is one of Barney Kessel's finest albums of the 1970s. Recorded in August 1976 for Concord, the guitarist was backed by Monty Budwig on bass and Jake Hanna on drums. The entire record is perfect in every way. What I like most is how Kessel is isolated, allowing us to hear how gifted he was ...
Ángela Varo Moreno To Release The Highly Anticipated Album 'Dançâ Del Aire' (Dances Of The Air)
Ángela Varo Moreno continues to assert her place as a preeminent figure in the music industry through her multifaceted career as a violinist, recording artist, music educator, and live performer. Her unparalleled achievements exemplify her significant contribution to the contemporary music landscape, marked by critical acclaim and extensive media coverage. As she prepares to release her ...
Ángela Varo Moreno, The Violin Virtuoso And Music Educator Arrives In The United States
Ángela Varo Moreno, an internationally-acclaimed violinist and esteemed music educator hailing from Spain, is set to bring her unparalleled expertise to the United States. Slated to commence in 2024, Moreno's influential presence will be felt across several prestigious educational and musical platforms, marking another significant milestone in her decorated career. From 2024 to 2027, Angela Varo ...
Backgrounder: Gene Ammons - Boss Tenor, 1960
During the second half of the 1950s, tenor saxophonist recorded mostly jam session albums for Prestige. In June 1960, the label's founder and producer, Bob Weinstock, figured out that Ammons could also record with just a rhythm section behind him. The result was one of Ammons's finest albums—Boss Tenor. The LP featured Gene Ammons (ts), Tommy ...
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