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George Shearing: So Rare (Rating: 93/100) posted in Music January 16, 08

“So Rare” marks the start of George Shearing’s U.S. recording career. Prior to 1947, the blind pianist wasn’t known i...

Lennie Tristano (with Lee Konitz): If I Had You (Rating: 91/100) posted in Music May 07, 08

Mr. Tristano's musical persona had so many different sides. Here he comps with thick, bouncy voicings behind Konitz'...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: LENNIE TRISTANO

Few jazz pianists have demonstrated a more expansive and awe-inspiring vision of the improvisational arts than Lenn...

Sonny Rollins: Decision (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music October 22, 07

“Decision” demonstrates a bit of tenor giant Sonny Rollins’s acclaimed ability to use thematic variation in the const...

Lennie Tristano (with Lee Konitz): All the Things You Are (Rating: 93/100) posted in Music January 27, 08

In the annals of jazz history, the Sing Song Room of the Confucius Restaurant will never be confused with Birdland or...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: LENNIE TRISTANO

Few jazz pianists have demonstrated a more expansive and awe-inspiring vision of the improvisational arts than Lenn...

Wilson, Teddy (Theodore Shaw) posted in Encyclopedia May 23, 08

Pianist Teddy Wilson's astonishing technique and uncompromising sense of swing made him the perfect foil to Billie ...

Lester Young: All of Me (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music February 12, 08

Propelled by Jo Jones's dynamic sticks, this tune (originally from the album Pres and Teddy) finds Pres in great shap...

Horace Silver: Opus de Funk (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music August 27, 08

Horace Silver came to New York City in 1950 after being hired by Stan Getz. Soon he became much in demand as a sidema...

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