Results for "Russell Jacquet"

Russell Jacquet

Born: December 4, 1917

Orrin Evans, Benny Golson & Ray Blue

by Joe Dimino
July 2, 2023

From the award-winning chops of Ray Blue, we kick off the 809th Episode of Neon Jazz with a cut off his latest project called #People. From there, we hear new music from Bruno Raberg, John Allee, Orrin Evans and Gordon Lee. In between, listen for luminaries including Benny Golson, Howard McGhee and Lew Soloff. We wrap ...

Wayne Shorter remembered as Jazz's Shaman Of Musical Influence

by Doug Hall
March 9, 2023

The voice, tone, phrasing--in effect, the signature sound of the saxophone has distinguished a number of artists. The late Wayne Shorter, having just passed away at 89, has been a profound force of interpretation on the tenor, and on the soprano--there is no greater master. He remained at the forefront of influence with his instrument and ...

James Polk: Recipes from the Doctor

by Josep Pedro
April 13, 2011

Pianist Dr. James Polk's musical knowledge and worldwide experience spans over more than 50 years. His style, deeply-rooted in the blues, is an example of richness and experience. Polk came up along with a group of incredible Texan musicians; jazz and blues artists like David “Fathead" Newman, Russell Jacquet, Arnett Cobb, Don Wilkerson, and Ornette Coleman, ...