Archive for December, 2008
“The Night of The Cookers” - Freddie Hubbard
Submitted by this SHAPE OF JAZZ
As we all know, the passing of Freddie Hubbard has tragically occurred this week. He was a true legend and the jazz world will be sad to see him go. He played his trumpet with an incredible amount of passion, and weather it was a ballad or an uptempo track, [...]
RIP Freddie Hubbard
Submitted by Secret Society
(Photo: Jim Stag)
Freddie Hubbard’s story has the elements of a mawkish Hollywood melodrama — the wide-eyed 20-year old kid from heartland America (Indianapolis, Indiana) moves to the Big City and immediately starts showing up all those sophisticated New York trumpet players with his uncanny speed, range, endurance, and huge, rich sound. A [...]
Freddie Hubbard Dies at 70
Submitted by Jazz Note SDP
A blast from the vast goes into the past. Okay, I got a little carried away there. But trumpet man Freddie Hubbard was the genuine article: a straight ahead hard-bopper, and there ain’t nothin’ wrong with that. He played with the Jazz Messengers in the early sixties, and made some classic [...]
Best Jazz Compositions 6: Moanin’
Submitted by Jazz Note SDP
Bobby Timmons’ great composition “Moanin’ appears first, I think, on the Art Blakey & and the Jazz Messenger’s recording with that title. That presentation is absolutely perfect. I can’t think of a better example of a hard bop passion. The way the melody is so explicitly and articulately announced, and then [...]
Three greats for 2008
Submitted by Jazz Suite
With 2008 soon coming to a close, here are three recordings I picked up over the year I would recommend:
1. George Mesterhazy - One For My Baby
My wife and I were on our annual visit to Cape May, NJ, when we finally had the opportunity to follow our B&B (The Albert Stevens [...]
Know your Co-conspirators: Rob Wilkerson
Submitted by Secret Society
Bailout?
Submitted by Jazz Suite
You think the auto industry has it bad? “jackzucker” posts at The Gear Page on another industry seeking a little bit of a stimulus package…
Jazz musicians Look to Federal Budget For Bailout Support
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Although its been said many times, many ways…
Submitted by Jazz Suite
Merry Christmas from Jazz Suite!
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Jazz is rhythm and meaning
Submitted by Jazz Suite
- Henri Matisse
There is no shortage of jazz drummers (good or bad ones!). From the moment Gene Krupa “introduced” the drums to the recording studio as a solo instrument, we have been blessed to hear some great players. Roach, Blakey, Dodds, Shaughnessey, Bauduc, Cole, Bellson and Hanna are just a few of [...]
The cool Chet Baker
Submitted by Jazz Suite
In honor of Chet Baker’s birthday, here he is with Stan Getz in Sweden in 1983 singing and playing My Funny Valentine.
Not every jazz player is a good singer, something more than a few should take to heart, but Chet Baker could pull it off. Often imitated (poorly), the intimacy so evident [...]
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is an All Star Tribute
The Festival, known as The New Orleans Jazz Fest is really a must see event for music lovers. Besides the great music you’ll get an opportunity to experience New Orleans in a way that only New Orleans can deliver.
Here’s the amazing lineup:
40th ANNIVERSARY
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
PRESENTED BY SHELL
APRIL 24 - 26 (1st WEEKEND)
Wynton [...]
Jazz gift idea - The Jazz Ear
Written by Michael Vass
It’s the holiday season and everyone is searching for the perfect gift for everyone on their list. Considering that I decided to see what might be of interest out there for Jazz music enthusiasts. But I also wanted to see if I could find something that was a bit different than a [...]
