Today’s episode features some of the greatest sax players in jazz. It’s a small sample given the time allotted, but I hope I can introduce listeners to some of the greatest! Tina Brook’s great recordings for Blue Note Records, the unforgettable sounds of Dexter Gordon, and John Coltrane’s great version of Countdown are just a […]
2021 11 In Transition November 28 Tina Brooks, Tony Campise, Hank Mobley… Read More »
This show is a mixed selection o big bands, small groups and singers. We cover the period with recordings from 1927 to 1962 from the US and the UK. Listen for a beautiful duet from 1962, the voice of Doris Day and the piano of Andre Previn. British bands from the early days led by
2021 11 IHTSB November 28 music from Bob Crosby, Andre Previn, Artie Shaw… Read More »
Shadowfax was considered a new age group but there music is much more than that. Several tracks from their early recordings are featured in today’s episode. Pop singer Joe Jackson released an album many years ago that swings like crazy. The last part of the show features several tracks that are guaranteed to get you
2021 11 In Transition November 21 music from Chico Freeman, Ricky Ford, Lenny Breau… Read More »
In this show we celebrate the work of one of the finest pianists in jazz and popular music, Teddy Wilson. He has been described as the quintessential swing pianist, and he was certainly blessed with a delightful sense of timing and phrasing and a beautiful touch on the keys. Teddy is a frequent visitor to
2021 11 IHTSB November 21 music from Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday… Read More »
On today’s episode, many jazz musicians are featured that I featured often over the years. One band in particular is Weather Report. Man With The Copper Fingers is part of a mini set I put together featuring songs that deal with fingers. Other mini sets include songs that deal with paint, shoes and glass. Lots
2021 11 In Transition November 14 John Taylor, Bud Powell, Weather Report… Read More »
We listen to a selection of small jazz groups and fine voices in recordings from 1931 through to 1956.. The Bobcats, a group carved out of the fine Bob Crosby orchestra start us off with “Washington and Lee Swing”, and we hear as well the brilliant combination of Sidney Bechet and Jonah Jones on the
2021 11 IHTSB November 14 music from Bob Crosby, Vic Damone, Sidney Bechet… Read More »
Welcome today to the Big Band sound of the 1930s and 1940s. We hear orchestras, packed with highly talented musicians and singers, that became a defining feature of this era in music. Some started out as smaller groups, others as jazz and dance bands, and they came into their own during the Swing Era, which
2021 11 IHTSB November 07 Artie Shaw, Bob Crosby, Jimmy Lunceford… Read More »
This episode begins with some tracks featuring songs that contain apples and oranges.Jazz Fusion pioneer, Jan Hammer gets things going with his unique way of playing. He was a big part of the jazz fusion movement back in the 1970’s. I had a chance to see him live at the old El Casino in Montreal
2021 11 In Transition November 07 Jan Hammer, Hugh Masakela, Eric Dolphy… Read More »
