When Stanley Dance coined the phrase “mainstream jazz” some 40 years ago, he described it as music that emphasizes “the twin virtues of communicable emotional … Read More “Vic Dickenson/Joe Thomas: Mainstream”
After the 1962 breakup of the Jazztet that he’d co-founded with Benny Golson, flugelhornist Farmer formed a pianoless quartet with Jim Hall that made three … Read More “Art Farmer: To Sweden With Love”
Willie Dixon, the bass-playing bluesman whose “My Babe” opens this disc, was fond of saying that “blues is a feeling.” That feeling is very much … Read More “Hank Crawford: After Dark”
This rare trio date with pianist Hampton Hawes and longtime cohort Danny [sic] Richmond on drums is as much a showcase for Mingus as it … Read More “Charles Mingus: Mingus Three”
During his 40-something years as a musician, pianist Weston has incorporated various influences in his playing-primarily elements of African music he studied and later acquired … Read More “Randy Weston: Earth Birth”
Joined by his daughter, Niki, and a few fellow Boise residents, pianist Harris gives us one of his most soulful recordings yet in this program … Read More “Gene Harris: In His Hands”