Search results for "Jimmie Lunceford"

Jimmie Lunceford: For Dancers Only (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music November 12, 07

Sometimes history reflects its target like binoculars turned back to front. Objects, instead of appearing closer, see...

Jimmie Lunceford (featuring Trummy Young): Margie (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music September 14, 09

Although he is best-known for his work with Louis Armstrong in the 1950s and 1960s, trombonist Trummy Young made his ...

Jimmie Lunceford: Harlem Shout (Rating: 93/100) posted in Music May 16, 08

Jimmie Lunceford is the odd man out in jazz history. This bandleader made no waves with his musicianship – his prefe...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: HARLEM

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OctoJAZZarian Profile: Jimmy Heath posted in Features and Interviews July 05, 08

For the first time in jazz’s brief century, many leading artists are staying active beyond their 8th decade. Oct...

Giuffre, Jimmy (James Peter) posted in Encyclopedia September 17, 09

Reedist, composer and musical visionary Jimmy Giuffre's career spanned six decades and many styles. Best known as the...

Paul Whiteman (featuring Billie Holiday): Trav'lin Light (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music January 21, 08

This one-off recording with Paul Whiteman on the West Coast is a reminder of what an experienced big band singer Bill...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: TWELVE ESSENTIAL BILLIE HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES

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Gerald Wilson: Et-ta (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music April 03, 08

This track is a showcase for tenor saxophonist Eddie (not "Lockjaw") Davis, although the composition itself also has ...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: ESSENTIAL GERALD WILSON

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Young, Trummy (James Oliver) posted in Encyclopedia June 17, 09

Trombonist Trummy Young developed a bright, energetic sound with unprecedented facility in the upper register which...

OctoJAZZarian Profile: Joe Wilder posted in Features and Interviews June 03, 09

For the first time in jazz’s brief century, many leading artists are staying active beyond their eighth decade. Octo...

A Classic Revisited posted in Miscellaneous Pages December 12, 07

A Classic Revisited was a regular feature at jazz.com from December 2007 through October 2009. Five days per week, ...

Green, Bennie (Bernard) posted in Encyclopedia June 17, 09

Trombonist Bennie Green kept pace with the innovations of bebop while maintaining a deep closeness to the blues and p...

Thompson, Lucky (Eli) posted in Encyclopedia September 16, 09

Tenor and soprano saxophonist Lucky Thompson had a rare ability to combine swing sensibilities with the melodic conce...

Ali, Rashied (Robert Patterson Jr.) posted in Encyclopedia August 14, 09

Drummer Rashied Ali dedicated his career to enhancing the voice of the drums in the modern jazz ensemble. Best known ...

In Conversation with Johnny Griffin posted in Features and Interviews July 28, 08

By Ted Panken Can you recall your impressions when you arrived in New York for the first time in 1945 with Lion...

GRAMMY® Hall of Fame Jazz Singles posted in Features and Interviews January 20, 08

"The Hall of Fame Award," explains The Recording Academy's website, "was established in 1973 to honor recordings of l...

Shearing, George (Albert) posted in Encyclopedia February 18, 09

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Farmer, Art (Arthur Stewart) posted in Encyclopedia July 15, 09

Art Farmer’s gentle intonation and articulation on the trumpet and flugelhorn brought a welcome contrast to the somet...

101—Count 'Em!—Classic Tracks posted in The Jazz.com Blog August 20, 09

I give you some credit. Every day you take your vitamins, go to the gym for a workout, take the dog for a walk, ...

Revisiting Classic Jazz Tracks posted in The Jazz.com Blog September 11, 08

Jazz.com highlights two tracks every day. The Song of the Day aims to focus attention on the best of recent release...

In Conversation with Ron Miles & Bill Frisell posted in Features and Interviews January 18, 09

By Ted Panken In 1975, not long after he left the Berklee School of Music, Bill Frisell heard a recording by Car...

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