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Benny Goodman Sextet (with Charlie Christian): The Sheik Of Araby (Rating: 93/100) posted in Music September 02, 09

This performance by the Benny Goodman Sextet was originally issued as “The Sheik”, as the original melody of “The She...

Lester Young: Just You, Just Me (Rating: 94/100) posted in Music November 09, 07

Lester Young Photo by Herb Snitzer This track includes Slam Stewart's usual shtick—singing wordl...

Benny Goodman (featuring Charlie Christian): Solo Flight (Rating: 91/100) posted in Music November 06, 07

During the Swing Era, as bands swelled in size, acoustic guitarists turned to amplification to avoid being buried ali...

Frank Sinatra: We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye (Rating: 94/100) posted in Music January 15, 08

When Sinatra left Dorsey in mid-1942, he was seeking solo stardom. After signing with Columbia Records in 1943, he re...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: FRANK SINATRA FOR JAZZ LOVERS

           Frank Sinatra, artwork by Suzanne Cerny Ed...

Artie Shaw: Stardust (Rating: 85/100) posted in Music November 16, 07

In Ken Burns's documentary Jazz (2001), Artie Shaw puts down erstwhile rival bandleader Glenn Miller as a mere "...

White, Carla (Ruth) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

White, Carla (Ruth), singer, teacher, composer; b. Oakland, CA, 15 September 1951. At the age of two her family moved...

Ogilve, Brian posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Ogilve, Brian, tenor and alto sax, clarinet; b. Ottawa, ON, 20 March 1954. 1956, moved to Vancouver. St Augustine ...

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...

OctoJAZZarian Profile: Hank Jones posted in Features and Interviews July 30, 08

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

Stewart, Slam (Leroy Elliot) posted in Encyclopedia September 17, 09

The most recorded jazz bassist of the 1940s, Slam Stewart had perfect pitch and intonation, impeccable time, and a sw...

Catlett, Big Sid (Sidney) posted in Encyclopedia October 20, 09

Drummer “Big” Sid Catlett's beat was steady and infectious, and made him one of the more complete drummers of the Swi...

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