This week In Jazz Legends 04/52
How well do you know the music of Wes Montgomery’s “West Coast Blues” showcases his inventive thumb-picked technique and octave work, supported by Tommy Flanagan’s piano and Percy Heath’s bass, while Benny Golson’s take on “Take The A Train” blends respect for tradition with a fresh swing. Freddie Hubbard’s “Red Clay” leans into groovy jazz fusion, anchored by Ron Carter’s bass and Herbie Hancock’s electric piano. Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s “Seasons” packs layered improvisations, balancing chaos and thoughtfulness, while Joe Lovano’s “Sounds of Joy” offers playful unpredictability within a minimalist trio. Sonny Rollins’ “Alfie’s Theme” merges cinematic flair with jazz brilliance, and Lenny White’s “Wolfbane” grooves through controlled fusion. Michael Brecker’s “Broadband” bursts with layered orchestral energy, while the SFJAZZ Collective reinvents Chick Corea’s “Spain” with ensemble-driven precision. Finally, Chick Corea and Gary Burton’s “Rhumbata” highlights their seamless duo chemistry with understated charm.? Take our 12-track quiz.
Archie Shepp begins the recording of ‘Attica Blues,’ an album for Impulse! (1972)
Archie Shepp‘s ‘Attica Blues’ is an album (in direct reference to the Attica Prison riots) recorded on January 24–26, 1972 at A&R Recording, NYC and released the same year by Impulse!
Blue Note publish Lena Horne’s last album : ‘Seasons of a Life’ (2006)
Lena Horne‘s ‘Seasons of a Life’ is her last album recorded between 1993 and 1997 and released on January 24, 2006 by Blue Note.
Modern Jazz Quartet begins the recording of ‘Lonely Woman,’ an album for Atlantic (1962)
Modern Jazz Quartet‘s ‘Lonely Woman’ is an album recorded on January 24, 25 & 29 and February 2, 1962 and released the same year by Atlantic.
We remember Hugh Masekela. ‘Just Hugh’
This day (January 23, 2018), in Johannesburg, died Hugh Ramopolo Masekela, a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer. (more…)
Happy Birthday Gary Burton. ‘Vibrant’
This day (January 23, 1943), in Anderson, Indiana, is born Gary Burton, an American jazz vibraphonist. (more…)
Duke Ellington records ‘The Carnegie Hall Concerts: January 1943’ for Prestige (1943)
Duke Ellington‘s ‘The Carnegie Hall Concerts: January 1943’ is a live album recorded on January 23, 1943 at Carnegie Hall In New York City and released in 1977 By Prestige.
Ella Fitzgerald records the album ‘Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!’ with a quartet led by Lou Levy (1961)
Ella Fitzgerald‘s ‘Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!’ is a studio album recorded on January 23, 1961 &June 22-23, 1961 with a jazz quartet led by Lou Levy and released the same year By Verve.
Michael Brecker records ‘Wide Angles,’ an album for Verve (2003)
Michael Brecker‘s ‘Wide Angles’ is an album recorded on January 22 & 24, 2003 and released on September 9, 2003 by Verve.
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