We remember George Shearing. ‘The Lullaby of Shearing Land’
This day ( February 14, 2011), in New York City, New York, died Sir George Shearing, an Anglo-American jazz pianist.
George Shearing records ‘The Swingin’s Mutual!’ with Nancy Wilson (1961)
George Shearing's 'The Swingin's Mutual!' is an album recorded with Nancy Wilson on June 29 & July 5–6, 1960 and January 7, 1961 and released in 1961 by Capitol.
Concord tape ‘An Evening with George Shearing & Mel Tormé’ (1982)
'An Evening with George Shearing & Mel Tormé' is a live (and the first of six albums they did together) album recorded on April 15, 1982 and released the same year by Concord.
Dianne Reeves releases ‘The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan’ produced by George Duke…
Dianne Reeves' 'The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan' is a studio album produced by George Duke and released on February 13, 2001 by Blue Note.
This week In Jazz Legends 33/52 (special collaborations)
Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros, Wynton Marsalis, Stevie Wonder, Chick Corea, Charlie Haden, Kenny Barron, Oscar Peterson, Clark Terry, Mel Torme, George Shearing, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Dave Holland, Brian Blade, Dave Liebman,…
This week In Jazz Legends 15/52
Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, George Shearing, Joey Defrancesco, Bobby Hutcherson, Jean Luc Ponty, Stanley Clarke, Eddie Louiss, Daniel Humair, Kenny Garrett, Candy Dulfer, Charles Lloyd, Bernard Purdie, George Freeman, Steve Gadd, John…
Nancy Wilson records ‘Broadway – My Way’ for Capitol (1962)
Nancy Wilson's 'Broadway – My Way' is an album recorded between March 16 and May 16, 1962 and released in 1964 by Capitol.
This week In Jazz Legends (Special Pianists) 07/52
Omar Sosa’s Moody Jazz Café performance fused Afro-Cuban rhythms with modern jazz, blending traditional influences with electronic effects. His use of piano, Fender Rhodes, and keyboards created textured, dynamic compositions that teetered
…Vertigo publish ‘Black Sabbath’ their eponymous debut album featuring…
'Black Sabbath' is their eponymous debut studio album released on February 13, 1970 in the UK by Vertigo
Sarah Vaughan records ‘Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown’ for Emarcy (1954)
Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown' is an album also known as 'Sarah Vaughan,' recorded on December 18, 1954 and released in 1955 by Emarcy.
We remember Stephane Grappelli. ‘Le Souvenir de Stéphane’
This day ( December 1st, 1997), in Paris, France, died Stéphane Grappelli, a French jazz violinist and founder of Quintette du Hot Club de France with Django Reinhardt.
Bill Evans records his debut album as a leader : ‘New Jazz Conceptions’ (1956)
Bill Evans ' 'New Jazz Conceptions' is his debut album as a leader recorded on September 18 and 27, 1956 and released in 1956 on Riverside Records.
Warner Bros. publish Fourplay’s second album : ‘Between the Sheets’ (1993)
Fourplay's 'Between the Sheets' is their second album released on August 17, 1993 by Warner Bros.
Kurt Rosenwinkel records ‘Intuit,’ his second album for Criss Cross Jazz (1999)
Kurt Rosenwinkel's 'Intuit' is his second album as a band leader, recorded on August 14 and 15, 1998 and released in 1999 by Criss Cross Jazz.
Heads Up International publish Earl Klugh’s ‘Hand Picked’ (2013)
Earl Klugh's 'Hand Picked' is an album (featuring three duets and twelve soli) released on July 30, 2013 by Heads Up International.
We remember Mel Tormé. ‘The Velvet Prince’
This day ( June 5, 1999), in Los Angeles, California, died Melvin Howard Tormé, nicknamed The Velvet Fog, American jazz singer.
We Remember Duke Ellington. ‘Le Duke’
This day (May 24, 1974), in New York City, died Edward Kennedy Ellington a.k.a Duke Ellington, an American composer, pianist and big-band leader.
We Remember Coleman Hawkins. ‘The True Mister Bean’
This day (May 19, 1969), in New York City, New York, died Coleman Hawkins, an American jazz tenor saxophonist.
It’s Snow (or Never)
From 'Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!' to 'Ornette Never Sleeps' , we have mixed 19 'Jazz' tunes around the theme of 'Snow (or … Never)'. It has George Shearing & Billy May, Michel Legrand, Quincy Jones, Art Blakey and many more.
Weather Report
From 'Grey December' to 'Frosty The Snowman' , we have mixed 18 'Jazz & Others' tunes around the theme of 'Ice, Cold & Snow'. It has Stacey Kent, Ray Charles, George Shearing, Billy May, Chet Baker and many more.
Wintertime (1)
From 'Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow' to 'Winter Weather' , we have mixed 20 'Jazz' tunes around the theme of 'Winter (Cold Side)'. It has George Benson, Pauline London, Stan Getz, Wayne Newton and many more.
On A Clear Day (You Can See Burton Lane)
From 'How About You' to 'On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)' , in "On A Clear Day (You Can See Burton Lane)" we have mixed 12 'Jazz' tunes written or co-written by 'Burton Lane'. It has Shirley Bassey, Oscar Petersonand Stephane…
All the Things Oscar
From 'I'll Take Romance' to 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain' , we have mixed 23 'Jazz' tunes written or co-written by 'Oscar Hammerstein II'. It has Terry Snyder, Antigua Jazz band, Lou Donaldson, Ella Fitzgerald and many more.
The Sound of (Richard Rodgers’) Music
From 'There's A Small Hotel' to 'My Romance', we have mixed 20 'Jazz' tunes written or co-written by 'Richard Rodgers'. It has Hiromi Uehara, Caetano Veloso, Charmian Carr, Mary Lou Williams and many more.
It Might as Well Be Spring (actually it is)
From 'It Might As Well Be Spring' to 'Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most' , we have mixed 12 'Jazz' tunes around the theme of 'Springtime'. It has Dave Brubeck, Oscar Peterson, Joachim Kühn, Arturo Sandoval and many more.