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Joe Henderson‘s ‘Mode for Joe’ is his fifth studio album recorded on January 27, 1966 with Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Bobby Hutcherson & more and released the same year by Blue Note.
Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley’s ‘Know What I Mean?’ is an album recorded on January 27, February 21, March 13, 1961 with Bill Evans & the rhythm section of the Modern Jazz Quartet.
Freddie Hubbard‘s ‘Red Clay’ is an album .recorded on January 27, 28 & 29, 1970 with Joe Henderson & Herbie Hancock and released the same year by CTI.
‘The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery‘ is his fourth album recorded on January 26–27, 1960 and released the same year by Riverside.
Sonny Rollins‘ ‘Alfie’ is an album featuring music from the British film of the same name, recorded on January 26, 1966 and released the same year by Impulse!
Pat Metheny‘s ‘Orchestrion’ is a studio album recorded by using various orchestrionic instruments and released on January 26, 2010 by Nonesuch.
Pat Metheny Group’s ‘The Way Up’ is their thirteenth album featuring one 68 minute-long piece influenced by Steve Reich and released on January 25, 2005 by Nonesuch
This day (January 25, 1929), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is born Benny Golson,an American bebop & hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist. (more…)
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‘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!
