Dave Brubeck’s “Blue Rondo à la Turk” from his 1959 album Time Out is an innovative jazz piece known for…
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The jazz-hip Sonny Clark album: a trio session didn’t see the light of day until its release in Japan more – Videos, Photos
The hip Sonny Clark album, as everyone knows, is Cool Struttin’, a quintet date from 1958 which has come to…
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Music of the 50s of the last century. what, how։ Bill Evans – Autumn Leaves (Live) – 1959 – Video
Bill Evans, a revered jazz pianist, delivered a haunting rendition of “Autumn Leaves.” Composed by Joseph Kosma with lyrics by…
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Interview with Sonny Rollins: Do you know what it was like for me when I gave the concert? … This is my life – Videos, Photos
70 years ago, the marketing manager of his record company at the time effectively elevated him to the status of…
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CD review: Duke Ellington – Duke Ellington Copenhagen 1958 (Bonus: After Hours 1950) – 2024: Video, CD cover
On September 27, 1958 (or there about) Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn and most of Ellington’s orchestra embarked S.S. Île de…
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CD review: Art Tatum – Jewels In The Treasure Box – 1953 – 2024: Video, CD cover
The discovery of nearly three hours of Tatum music recorded at the Blue Note jazz club at 56 W. Madison…
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