Wes Montgomery records his fourth album for Riverside : ‘The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery’ (1960)
‘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 records ‘Alfie,’ an album for Impulse! (1966)
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!
Nonesuch publish Pat Metheny’s album : ‘Orchestrion’ (2010)
Pat Metheny‘s ‘Orchestrion’ is a studio album recorded by using various orchestrionic instruments and released on January 26, 2010 by Nonesuch.
Nonesuch publish Pat Metheny Group’s thirteenth album : ‘The Way Up’ (2005)
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
Happy Birthday Benny Golson. ‘Along Came Benny’
This day (January 25, 1929), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is born Benny Golson,an American bebop & hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist. (more…)
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.
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