Jazz

Tenor saxophonist Halliday, who was a true veteran of the Hollywood, New York, Nashville & Chicago jazz scenes, passed away in early 1999, but this 1988 session reminds US of his artistry, joined by pianist Jodie Christian, bassist Dennis Carroll &...

Tenor saxophonist Frank Catalano was only 19 years old when his debut CD came out (1998's "Cut It Out"). Jazz Times said "Catalano impresses you with his mature, swinging improvisation." His second album was a tandem tenor session co-led with veteran Von...

Tenor Saxophonist Ernie Krivda's new recording Requiem for a Jazz Lady, presents a program of six originals and a classic standard that reflect a narrative on the music and times of a period of Cleveland Jazz History. It also includes the narrative...

Tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander made his first CD as a bandleader at the age of 25. That was 17 years ago and, oddly enough, you can still sometimes see Alexander described as an "up-and-coming" jazz saxophonist. In fact, nothing could be further from...

Tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander leads his 6-piece jazz outfit feat. Jim Rotondi-trumpet, Steve Davis-trombone, David Hazeltine-piano, Peter Washington-bass, Joe Farnsworth-drums.1. To Soon to Tell 2. Alfie 3. Stranger Than Fiction 4. Dedicated to You 5...

Tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander leads an intense swinging session w. hich octane blowing combined w. elegance & finesse on standards & originals, feat. Jim Rotondi, Steve Davis, David Hazeltine, Peter Washington & Joe Farnsworth.1. Optimism 2. Stranger...

Tenor saxophonist Eddie Bare field was almost 70 when he recorded this session. Bare field played with Cab Calloway and Benny Moten early in his career. Tracks include Brown Baby, the Fox, Wildcat Blues.1. Spud 2. For Grandma Webster 3. Brown Baby 4...

Tenor saxophonist develops a strong new identity & sound w. The support of Frederick Sanders-piano, J.J. Johnson-drums & Edwin Livingston-bass.1. For the Moment 2. Mile's Mode 3. For Heaven's Sake 4. But Not for Me 5. Cherokee 6. Stella By Starlight 7...

Tenor saxophonist Dayna Stephens is poised, poetic and furiously swinging on his second Criss Cross effort, I'll Take My Chances, a follow-up to his remarkable 2012 release Today Is Tomorrow. The quintet features guitarist Charles Altura, a newcomer to...

Tenor saxophonist composer Ned Otter's new release "Powder Keg" was recorded in the legendary Van Gelder studio. This is Ned's third release for Two and Four, and considering the incendiary performances turned in by the brilliant quintet, "Powder Keg" is...

Tenor saxophonist Charlie Ventura is captured in this 1977 session with backing by trumpeter Warren Vache, trombonists Urbie Green & George Masco, pianist John Bunch, bassist Milt Hinton and drummer Mousey Alexander. Tracks: Lover, Ghost of a Chance,...

Tenor saxophonist and improvising composer Odean Pope is certainly a player who has long been on the international stage; whether with his own units or with the cooperative Catalyst and mentor Max Roach's ensembles, Pope has been renowned for decades. In...