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Charlie Parker: K.C. Blues (Rating: 97/100) posted in Music March 13, 08

"Now’s the Time" is perhaps Parker’s most recognizable blues line—it was filched in 1948 by R&B baritone saxophonist ...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: CHARLIE PARKER'S OVERLOOKED GEMS

There are no bad Charlie Parker recordings. Everything Bird recorded had the blues and soul baked right in. So to ass...

Miles Davis (featuring Charlie Parker): 'Round Midnight (Rating: 96/100) posted in Music March 13, 08

This is one of Charlie Parker’s most unusual recordings. The date was led by Miles Davis, who wrote two of the three ...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: CHARLIE PARKER'S OVERLOOKED GEMS

There are no bad Charlie Parker recordings. Everything Bird recorded had the blues and soul baked right in. So to ass...

Miles Davis: Conception (Rating: 80/100) posted in Music October 25, 07

Smack in the middle of his self-described "four-year horror show" of heroin addiction, and a year after disguising Ge...

Charlie Parker: I Get a Kick Out of You (Rating: 97/100) posted in Music March 13, 08

Charlie Parker Plays Cole Porter was Bird’s last studio date—and his only concept album. There was one composer (Port...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: CHARLIE PARKER'S OVERLOOKED GEMS

There are no bad Charlie Parker recordings. Everything Bird recorded had the blues and soul baked right in. So to ass...

Charlie Parker: I've Got You Under My Skin (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music March 01, 09

On April 4, 1952, an article appeared in Downbeat with the stark headline: "Granz Wouldn't Let Me Record With Parker,...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: ROY HAYNES

The century mark is a uniquely exciting time in the development of a major musical style. History is unearthed, co...

Charlie Parker: K.C. Blues (Rating: 94/100) posted in Music July 16, 09

"K.C. Blues" benefits from hot blowing and mind bending modality. Each player shines in their surroundings while dev...

Joe Henderson: Waltz For Zweetie (Rating: 94/100) posted in Music November 17, 08

"Waltz For Zweetie" provides a contrast from the more advanced compositions that Joe Henderson was then tackling. The...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: ESSENTIAL JOE HENDERSON

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Gates, James (James Bryant Gates Jr.) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Gates, James [James Bryant Gates Jr.], saxophonist; b. Richmond, VA, 21 September 1959. His mother, Della Mae Gates, ...

Mover, Bob (Robert Alan) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Mover, Bob (Robert Alan), alto sax; b. Boston, MA, 22 March 1952. His father is Jimmy Mover, born: 6/15/25. Played tr...

Potter, Andrew Scott posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Potter, Andrew Scott, drummer, percusionist, producer, composer; b. Chicago, IL, 18 September 1949. His father is Jac...

Rosenberg, Roger posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Rosenberg, Roger, saxophone; b. New York City, 26 May 1951. As a child, his family moved first to New Rochelle, and t...

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...

Queen, Alvin posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Queen, Alvin, drummer, producer; b. Bronx, NY, 16 August 1950. His family relocated to Mt. Vernon when he was 2 years...

McLean, Jackie posted in Encyclopedia July 18, 08

Alto saxophonist Jackie McLean was one of the most talented young Harlemites who followed Charlie Parker down the pat...

Jazz Stars Gather to Celebrate Jazz Forum posted in The Jazz.com Blog June 24, 09

The jazz stars were out in full force at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick Rose Hall to celebrate the 30th anniversa...

Piket, Roberta posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Piket, Roberta (Lynn), pianist, composer, educator, organist, rranger; b. Queens, NY, 9 August 1965. She was born ...

Niewood, Gerry (Gerard Joseph Nevidosky) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Niewood, Gerry [Gerard Joseph Nevidosky], alto, tenor, baritone, soprano saxes, flutes; b. Rochester, NY, 6 April 194...

Bass, Mickey (Lee Oddis Bass III) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Bass, Mickey [Lee Oddis Bass III]; bassist, composer, arranger; b. Pittsburgh, PA, 2 May 1943. He studied under the g...

Bowen, Ralph (Michael) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Bowen, Ralph (Michael), saxophones: tenor, alto, soprano, flute; b. Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 23 December 1961. He was...

Brookmeyer, Bob (Robert Edward) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Brookmeyer, Bob (Robert Edward); valve trombone, composer, piano; born in Kansas City, Missouri on December.19, 1929....

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