William Ruhlmann

Craig Bailey-Tim Armacost Brooklyn Big Band: Live at Sweet Rhythm

William Ruhlmann

The 17-piece Brooklyn Big Band, formed in 2000, is heavy on saxophone players, starting with its leaders, Craig Bailey (alto and flute) and Tim Armacost … Read More

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Glenn Cashman & the Southland Big Band: Glenn Cashman & the Southland Big Band!

William Ruhlmann

Since Glenn Cashman has spent much of his career in academia (he is an associate professor of music at Colgate University), it is no surprise … Read More

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Mike Longo: Sting Like a Bee

William Ruhlmann

In recent years, pianist Mike Longo has alternated trio albums with releases featuring his big band, the New York State of the Art Jazz Ensemble. … Read More

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Ruby Braff: For the Last Time

William Ruhlmann

Down but not out on his final show

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Clayton Brothers: Brother to Brother

William Ruhlmann

Honoring the Adderleys and the Joneses

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Al Foster Quartet: Love, Peace and Jazz!

William Ruhlmann

Every veteran sideman deserves to get a turn as a leader now and then, and drummer Al Foster certainly qualifies as a veteran, with a … Read More

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Dr. Michael White: Blue Crescent

William Ruhlmann

New Orleans clarinetist Dr. Michael White got his Ph.D. in foreign languages, not music, but he is nevertheless a scholar, and his approach to his … Read More

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Bill Easley: Business Man’s Bounce

William Ruhlmann

Bill Easley is a bunch of great reed players. Although he restricts himself to the tenor saxophone (except for a clarinet solo on “Memphis Blues”), … Read More

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