We rely on subscribers – truly: Become a Patron! Rahsaan Roland Kirk – live In Prague – October 19, 1967 – Radio Prague – The Inimitable Rahsaan Roland Kirk this weekend. Truly one of the unique figures in Music and certainly in the world of Jazz. An astonishing musician, made
Being a member is greatly appreciated! Become a Patron! Heading over to Havana via Miami and straight to Lausanne Switzerland this week for a set by Alfredo Rodriguez and his trio – recorded on November 4, 2023 by RTS-FM. If you aren’t already familiar, here’s a rundown via his own
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– Sarah Vaughan – live at Zardi’s, Hollywood – May 21, 1956 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – The legendary Sarah Vaughan this weekend. Recorded live for the All-Star Parade Of Bands radio program at Zardi’s in Hollywood on May 21, 1956. With her trio, featuring Jimmy Jones on piano,
Become a subscriber – try us out for free: Become a Patron! Horace Silver for this Sunday – in concert at the Chelsea College of Science and Technology in London, October 11, 1966 and preserved for posterity by the BBC. On hand for this gig are: Woody Shaw, trumpet –
– Nina Simone – Live at Mickery Theatre, Loenersloot – Netherlands – December 25, 1965 – VPRO/VARA – Few artists have made such an impact on contemporary society as Nina Simone. Deeply rooted in Jazz, Nina Simone was embraced as a consummate musician, singer-songwriter, gospel singer, activist, writer and teacher.
Become a Patron! Sarah Vaughan – Live at Antibes Jazz Festival, July 29, 1963 – Radio France – Sarah Vaughan this weekend. Sassy, The Divine One and possessor of one of the greatest singing voices in Jazz, in concert at the Antibes Jazz Festival at Juan-les-Pins, France and recorded by
You can do this – honest, you can do this: Become a Patron! Over to the 1986 Chicago Jazz Festival this week for a set by Spanish Pianist Tete Montoliu and Danish bassist Niels-Henning Orsted-Pedersen. Notes from Wikipedia: Tete Montoliu was born blind, in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Spain,
Caffeine we can seriously use: – NBC Radio – Stars In Jazz – Illinois Jacquet-Wild Bill Davis – August 12, 1952 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – A few notes from two pioneers out of Birdland this week. The legendary Illinois Jacquet, along with an appearance by Hammond-extraordinaire Wild Bill
We need your support:Become a Patron! – Herbie Hancock and Headhunters – Live In Tokyo – Sun Plaza – Sept. 28, 1978 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Diving into some Fusion-laced Funk this weekend by way of Herbie Hancock and Headhunters. When his landmark album Head Hunters was released,
