George Benson records his twelfth album ‘Bad Benson’ for CTI (1974)
George Benson‘s ‘Bad Benson’ is his twelfth studio album recorded on April 22 and June 20, 1974 and released on October 13, 1974 by CTI.
The Rolling Stones release ‘Still Life,’ a live album recorded during their previous year American Tour (1982)
The Rolling Stones‘ ‘Still Life’ is a live album recorded during the band’s American Tour in 1981 and released on June 1, 1982 by Rolling Stones/Virgin.
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. (more…)
Charles Mingus and a Sextet featuring Eric Dolphy record ‘Cornell 1964,’ a live album
Charles Mingus‘ ‘Cornell 1964’ is a live album recorded on March 18, 1964 with a Sextet featuring Eric Dolphy and released in 2007 by Blue Note.
Duke Ellington starts the recording of the album ‘The Popular Duke Ellington’ (1966)
‘The Popular Duke Ellington‘ is a studio album recorded on March 9, 10 & 11, 1966 and released In 1967 by RCA
We remember Chris Barber. ‘Barberism’
This day (March 2, 2021), in England, died Donald Christopher ‘Chris Barber’, a British jazz and skiffle trombonist
Tracklist :
1 . Drinking Wine, Spo-De-O-Dee
2 . w/ Lonnie Donegan – Just Good Fun
3 . When You Wore A Tulip
4 . Wild Cat Blues (2011)
5 . Ice Cream (1997)
6 . Tiger Rag (1996)
7 . Hiawatha Rag (1990)
8 . Take The A-Train
9 . Buddy Boldens Blues (1984)
Tracklist :
Petite Fleur . Everybody Loves My Baby . Ice Cream . Down By The Riverside . Whistlin’ Rufus . Tishomingo Blues . Bourbon Street Parade . Sweet Georgia Brown . Wild Cat Blues . Magnolia’s Wedding Day . .
This week In Jazz Legends (special sax & trumpet) 09/52
Dizzy Gillespie, Sam Rivers, Chris Potter, Woody Shaw, Paul Desmond, Wynton Marsalis, Ernie Watts, Wayne Shorter, Arturo Sandoval, Benny Golson, Jan Garbarek, James Carter, Roy Hargrove, Dave Koz
Sun Ra & the Arkestra record ‘Sunrise in Different Dimensions’ live in Switzerland (1980)
We remember Clark Terry
This day (February 21, 2015), in Pine Bluff, Arkansas , died Clark Terry, an American trumpeter. (more…)
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
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.
Ella Fitzgerald records ‘Ella in Japan: ‘S Wonderful’ a live album for Verve (1964)
Ella Fitzgerald‘s ‘Ella in Japan:’s Wonderful’ is a live album recorded on January 19 and 22, 1964 at Hibiya Public Hall and Hotel Okura in Tokyo, Japan and released in 2011 by Verve.
Happy Birthday Al Foster. ‘You Can Call Him Al’
We Remember Charles Mingus. ‘Mingus Maximus’
This day ( January 5, 1979), in Cuernavaca, Mexico,, died Charles Mingus Jr. , an American jazz musician, composer and bandleader. (more…)
We remember Oscar Peterson. ‘And The Oscar Goes To …’
This day (December 23, 2007), in Mississauga, Ontario, died Oscar Peterson, a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. (more…)
Duke Ellington begins the recording of ‘Ellington Uptown’ with Billy Strayhorn on piano (1951)
Duke Ellington‘s ‘Ellington Uptown’ is an album recorded on December 7 & 11, 1951, February 29, June 30 & July 1, 1952 with Billy Strayhorn on piano and released in 1952 by Columbia.
This week In Jazz Legends 49/52
Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Abdullah Ibrahim, Carlos Ward, Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Stan Getz, Flora Purim, Dave Brubeck, Benny Goodman, Wes Montgomery, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Chick Corea, Roy Haynes, Miroslav Vitous, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, James Moody, Gene Harris, Ray Brown, Grady Tate
Duke Ellington records the ’70th Birthday Concert’ album in Bristol, England (1969)
Duke Ellington‘s ’70th Birthday Concert’ is a live album recorded at Colston Hall In Bristol, England on November 25 and at Free Trade Hall In Manchester, England on November 26, 1969.
This week In Jazz Legends 47/52
Anita O'Day, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Weather Report, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Joshua Redman, Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Evans, Ella Fitzgerald, Paul Desmond, Charlie Haden, Pat Metheny
This week In Jazz Legends (Special Pianists) 45/52
Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Keith Jarrett, Oscar Peterson, Duke Ellington, Joe Zawinul, Bill Evans, Vijay Iyer, Dave Brubeck, Hiromi, Count Basie, Judy Garland