Roy Hargrove Quintet, Wynton Marsalis, Eliane Elias, Mary Lou Williams, Christian McBride, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Doc Cheatham, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Marcus Miller, Joe Henderson, Sun Ra Arkestra , Pete Escovedo
This day (May 6, 2004), in San Diego, California, died Barney Kessel, one of the greatest jazz guitarists of the 20th century. (more…)
Benny Goodman came to Japan three times to perform in concert. In 1957 (or is it 1956?) sponsored by the U.S. State Department / ANTA and with a big band, in 1964 with a small group and in 1980 for the "Aurex Jazz Festival" happening in three cities.
This day (April 6, 1960), in Paterson, New Jersey, is born John Pizzarelli, Jr., an American jazz guitarist and vocalist, son of Bucky Pizzarelli. (more…)
From ‘Softly as in a morning sunrise’ to ‘Moonglow’ , we have mixed 20 ‘Traditional Jazz’ tunes around the theme of ‘Enduring rivalry between Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman‘. It has Indian love call, Don’t take your love from me, Bugle Call Rag, A room with a view and many more. (more…)