Search results for "George Coleman"

Coleman Hawkins: The Man I Love (Rating: 98/100) posted in Music March 11, 08

Nearly everyone hearing this track for the first time would likely become a lifelong Hawkins fan and admirer, if not ...

George Coleman: Have You Met Miss Jones (Rating: 96/100) posted in Music June 29, 09

Coleman has long had a liking and affinity for Richard Rodgers' compositions, going back to the saxophonist's endurin...

Miles Davis: Seven Steps to Heaven (Rating: 96/100) posted in Music February 11, 09

In Miles's first recording of 1964, he raised the bar yet again at his concert in New York's Philharmonic Hall. "Seve...

Lee Morgan: Mr. Johnson (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music July 12, 09

Though not a prolific composer, pianist Harold Mabern has written his share of outstanding tunes, and his brooding mi...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: 12 CLASSIC LEE MORGAN TRACKS

Nobody’s perfect, right? We’ve all heard that one. Even some of the most revered greats are missing pieces of the e...

Idris Muhammad: GCCG Blues (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music January 12, 09

Say what you will, there's a good chance this blowing session is so warm and uninhibited because three of the mu...

Herbie Hancock: Maiden Voyage (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music October 23, 07

At the time of this recording, Hancock, Carter and Williams served as the rhythm section for the Miles Davis Quintet....

Jimmy Smith: Just Friends (Rating: 98/100) posted in Music September 16, 09

I once heard Brian Wilson explain that the single most important factor in recording a hit song was to make sure it w...

Miles Davis: So What (1964 version) (Rating: 94/100) posted in Music October 24, 07

Miles Davis, artwork by Michael Symonds In 1963, Miles Davis reinvigorated himself by forming a new quintet with...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: TWELVE ESSENTIAL MODERN JAZZ TRUMPET SOLOS

                 Trumpeter by...

Miles Davis: Walkin' (1964 live version) (Rating: 94/100) posted in Music October 27, 07

     Miles Davis, photo by Herb Snitzer Along with Brown/Roach and Coltrane/Jones, the musical p...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: TWELVE GREAT MOMENTS IN MODERN JAZZ DRUMMING

Transitions and developments at the drumset have been an essential driving force throughout the history of jazz. Fro...

Herbie Hancock: Dolphin Dance (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music November 28, 07

I marvel not just at the quality, but also at the impressive range of Hancock's work for the Blue Note label during t...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: TWELVE ESSENTIAL HERBIE HANCOCK PERFORMANCES

When Miles Davis hired Herbie Hancock (along with Ron Carter and Tony Williams) in 1963, few fans believed that this ...

Miles Davis: Seven Steps to Heaven (Rating: 99/100) posted in Music November 29, 07

Miles Davis, artwork by Michael Symonds When Miles Davis added Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams to h...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: TWELVE ESSENTIAL HERBIE HANCOCK PERFORMANCES

When Miles Davis hired Herbie Hancock (along with Ron Carter and Tony Williams) in 1963, few fans believed that this ...

Herbie Hancock: Maiden Voyage (Rating: 100/100) posted in Music December 18, 07

"Maiden Voyage" stands out as a landmark of the Blue Note sound, and remains Herbie Hancock's finest composition. In...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: TWELVE ESSENTIAL HERBIE HANCOCK PERFORMANCES

When Miles Davis hired Herbie Hancock (along with Ron Carter and Tony Williams) in 1963, few fans believed that this ...

Herbie Hancock (featuring Freddie Hubbard): Dolphin Dance (Rating: 100/100) posted in Music April 11, 08

What can I say? Another classic album. Freddie’s solo is total music from beginning to end. Once again, difficult cha...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: RANDY BRECKER SELECTS 12 ESSENTIAL FREDDIE HUBBARD TRACKS

Note: During the course of a career that spanned more than a half century, Freddie Hubbard made his mark as one of th...

Miles Davis: My Funny Valentine (1964) (Rating: 100/100) posted in Music January 20, 09

Without a doubt, this is an essential Miles Davis recording. Full essays have been written about this performance, an...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: MY FUNNY VALENTINE

            My Funny Valentine, artwork by Suzanne Cerny ...

Miles Davis: My Funny Valentine (Rating: 100/100) posted in Music March 20, 09

“My Funny Valentine” made such a strong impression on me when I first heard it. I understood how standards could be o...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: URI CAINE SELECTS 12 ESSENTIAL HERBIE HANCOCK TRACKS

Few jazz-related artists are busier these days than pianist-composer Uri Caine, whose international career transpires...

Herbie Hancock: Maiden Voyage (Rating: 100/100) posted in Music March 20, 09

“Maiden Voyage” uses more static harmonic areas than a tune with a lot of fast moving changes. The first section move...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: URI CAINE SELECTS 12 ESSENTIAL HERBIE HANCOCK TRACKS

Few jazz-related artists are busier these days than pianist-composer Uri Caine, whose international career transpires...

Ornette Coleman: Embraceable You (Rating: 89/100) posted in Music December 09, 07

I'm still waiting for them to release Ornette Plays the George Gershwin Songbook. But in the meantime, I can co...

Henry 'Red' Allen & Coleman Hawkins: S'Wonderful (Rating: 87/100) posted in Music November 26, 07

Henry 'Red' Allen lets loose with a boisterous version of "S'Wonderful" that lives up to the exuberant proclamation o...

George Russell: Bent Eagle (Rating: 96/100) posted in Music November 02, 07

Jazz in 1960 was at a crossroads. Which way to go? Follow Ornette Coleman down the newly opened expressway of free j...

George Benson: Witchcraft (Rating: 96/100) posted in Music February 19, 08

Benson's commercial success meant overproduced albums and an increased emphasis on his pleasing vocals, which diminis...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: ESSENTIAL JAZZ GUITAR

          The Guitarist, artwork by Suzanne Cerny They say t...

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