Jammies Session at The Philharmonic (London) 1967
Norman Kranz had assembled a Jam Session in 1967 at Jazz at the Philharmonic (London): Clark Terry (December 14, 1920 – February 21, 2015), Teddy... Read More
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1987 Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival – “Alfred Lion Memorial”
So many great musicians in one place is just phenomenal. It’s a wonderful sight seeing so many accomplished artists playing together. For those of us... Read More
Millie Jackson & Isaac Hayes
Mille Jackson is not the performer for the ears of “Ladies & Gentlemen”—proper folks didn’t go to see her or if they did, they went... Read More
Meet Jazz Guitarist Kenny Burrell
Kenny Burell, Guitarist and UCLA Jazz Professor, talks about his life and career in interview with NYU Steinhardt Jazz Studies Director Dr. David Schroeder. In... Read More
Harlem’s own Jazz vocalist Gloria Lynne sings “It’s Magic”
Gloria Lynne (November 23, 1929 – October 15, 2013) ... Read More
Archibald Motley: Jazz Age Modernist
Through January 17, 2016 Whitney Museum of American Art 99 Gansevoort Street (212)570-3600 Manhattan Archibald Motley (1891—1981) was one of the most important figures associated with... Read More
Meet the Thad Jones & Mel Lewis Orchestra
Thad Jones (March 28, 1923- August, 21, 1986) & Mel Lewis (May 10, 1929 – February 2, 1990). Thad Jones was the younger brother of the... Read More
Pianist George Duke and his vocal collaborators Rachelle Ferrell, Patti Austin & Jonathan Butler
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Rachelle Farrell & George Duke (January 12, 1946-August 5, 2013) – With Every Breath I Take [1997] George Duke Band, Rachelle Ferrell, Patti Austin & Jonathan Butler... Read More