Jazz

The topic of the album is first and foremost about traveling... says Dhafer. "After traveling to the four corners of the world, in search of new sounds, here I sing differently and use vocal effects that I grew up with. Particularly the sound effect of...

The top male jazz vocalist of his time offers 1 new recording, Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) the D Doc of the Bay," along with his very best tracks including "Wild Honey," "I'm Walkin," "Goodbye Porkpie Hat," "I Can't Make You Love Me" and more.1. I'm...

The Tony Award-winning play, written by Warren Leight, is set in New York City between the years of 1953 and 1985, and it chronicles the life and lifestyle of a jazz trumpeter, exploring the creative forces which drive a musician and binds him ever...

The tone and technique of this versatile trombonist convinced Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, Quincy Jones and many others to hire him over the years. Danny Stiles, Al Cohn, Hank Jones, Milt Hinton and Steve Gadd (what a band!) join him on this 1972-73...

The title track of this album refers to the members of the Light House All Stars, men who have come through the jazz wars in Los Angeles to emerge at the peak of their abilities. This, one of two great Candid sets, features some of the true giants of...

The title speaks for itself. Piano solos by the legendary Erroll Garner recorded in the early stages of his distinguished career. These rare recordings predate his Bop credentials by a few months prior to his jam sessions with Charlie Parker and other...

The title says it all. Pianist Benito Gonzalez, drummer Gerry Gibbs and bassist Essiet Okon Essiet assemble to tackle the music of McCoy Tyner. The result is a beautifully played, unequivocal triumph of sound and spirit. The trio, Gonzalez, Gibbs and...

The title refers to the last of the many dance halls where jazz was performed in New Orleans, and this session was recorded April 18, 2000 to commemorate these historic halls; the players totally improvised everything here - it features Greg Stafford, Dr...

The title refers to the first Chicago jazz clarinetist Volly DeFaut, a former member of the famous New Orleans Rhythm Kings, who also recorded with Jelly Roll Morton, Muggsy Spanier and the Gene Goldkette Orchestra. Russian-born jazz pianist Art Hodes is...

The title Reconnected has meaning on more than one level. First, it refers to Sencalar's roots, his connections to the grandfathers he holds so dear. On his mother's side, John Fernando Garc?a, who passed away in late December 2020, was a father figure...

The title of this album has two meanings. The music by the septet - cornetist Ed Polcer, trombonist Bill Allred, clarinetist Tommy Gwaltney, pianist John Eaton, rhythm guitarist Steve Jordan, bassist Van Perry and drummer Barrett Deems - is very much in...

The title of saxophonist/composer Adam Kolker's new recording, Lost, comes from a composition by the legendary Wayne Shorter, an obvious master of thoughtful intention and extemporaneous expression. Kolker has sought to find a similar esthetic in his own...