Charles Mingus and a Sextet featuring Eric Dolphy record ‘Cornell 1964,’ a live album

Charles Mingus' 'Cornell 1964' is a live album recorded on March 18, 1964 with a Sextet featuring Eric Dolphy and released in 2007 by Blue Note.1 . So Long Eric Charles Mingus Sextet with Eric Dolphy - Cornell 1964 Track Listing : 1.Opening (Charles Mingus) - 00:16 . 2.Atfw You (Jaki Byard) - 04:26 . 3.Sophisticated Lady (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Mitchell Parish) - 04:23 . 4.Fables Of…

Freddie Hubbard records ‘The Body & the Soul’ with Eric Dolphy & Wayne Shorter (1963)

Freddie Hubbard's 'The Body & the Soul' is his eighth album recorded on March 11 & May 2, 1963, with among others Eric Dolphy and Wayne Shorter and released the same year by Impulse!. 1 . Body And Soul Freddie Hubbard - The Body & the Soul Track Listing : 1.Body And Soul (Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) - 04:39 . 2.Carnival (Manha De Carnaval) (Luiz Bonfá,…

Eric Dolphy records ‘The Illinois Concert’ with Herbie Hancock (1963)

Eric Dolphy's 'The Illinois Concert' is a live album recorded on March 10, 1963 with Herbie Hancock and released in 1999 by Blue Note.Track Listing : 1.Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise (Oscar Hammerstein Ii, Sigmund Romberg) - 20:17 . 2.Something Sweet, Something Tender (Eric Dolphy) - 01:28 . 3.God Bless The Child (Billie Holiday , Arthur Herzog, Jr.) - 08:45 . 4.South Street Exit (Eric Dolphy) -…

Eric Dolphy records ‘Out to Lunch!’ with Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Richard Davis & Tony Williams (1964)

Eric Dolphy's 'Out to Lunch!' is an album recorded on February 25, 1964, with Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Richard Davis and Tony Williams and released in September 1964 by Blue Note.Track Listing : 1.Hat And Beard (Eric Dolphy) - 08:24 . 2.Something Sweet, Something Tender (Eric Dolphy) - 06:02 . 3.Gazzelloni (Eric Dolphy) - 07:22 . 4.Out To Lunch (Eric Dolphy) - 12:06 . 5.Straight Up And…

Abbey Lincoln records ‘Straight Ahead’ with Eric Dolphy, Coleman Hawkins & Max Roach (1961)

Abbey Lincoln's 'Straight Ahead' is an album recorded on February 22, 1961 with Eric Dolphy, Coleman Hawkins, Max Roach and others and released the same year by Candid.Track Listing : 1.Straight Ahead (Abbey Lincoln, Earl Baker, Mal Waldron)- 05:24 . 2.When Malindy Sings (Oscar Brown, Paul Lawrence Dunbar)- 04:05 . 3.In The Red (Chips Bayen, Abbey Lincoln, Max Roach)- 08:32 . 4.Blue Monk (Abbey…

Charles Mingus records the album ‘Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus’ with Eric Dolphy, Ted Curson and Dannie Richmond (1960)

Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus' is an album recorded on November 19, 1960 with Eric Dolphy, Ted Curson and Dannie Richmond and released in 1961 By Candid.Track Listing : 1.Folk Forms, No. 1 (Charles Mingus) - 13:08 . 2.Original Faubus Fables (Charles Mingus) - 09:19 . 3.What Love? (Charles Mingus) - 15:23 . 4.All The Things You Could Be By Now If Sigmund Freud'S Wife Was Your Mother…

John Coltrane records ‘Live at the Village Vanguard’ with Eric Dolphy, Mccoy Tyner, Reggie Workman, Jimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones (1961)

John Coltrane's 'Live at the Village Vanguard' is his tenth album, recorded on November 2–3, 1961 with McCoy Tynerr, Jimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones and released In March 1962 by Impulse! Records.Track Listing : 1.Spiritual (John Coltrane) - 13:47 . 2.Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise (Sigmund Romberg, Oscar Hammerstein Ii) - 06:36 . 3.Chasin' The Trane (John Coltrane) - 16:08Musicians : John…

On Swedish TV, Eric Dolphy in Stockholm (1961)

September 5, 1961 - if in Sweden, do not miss Eric Dolphy on Flute, Alto Sax, Bass Clarinet, Idrees Sulieman on Trumpet, Rune Owferman on Piano, Jimmy Woode on Bass and Sture Kallin on Drums on national television

Eric Dolphy records his second album as leader : ‘Out There’ (1960)

Eric Dolphy's 'Out There' is his second album as band leader, recorded on August 15, 1960 and released the same year by New Jazz.Track Listing : 1.Out There (Eric Dolphy, Charles Mingus) - 06:55 . 2.Serene (Eric Dolphy) - 07:01 . 3.The Baron (Eric Dolphy) - 02:57 . 4.Eclipse (Charles Mingus) - 02:45 . 5.17 West (Eric Dolphy) - 04:50 . 6.Sketch Of Melba (Randy Weston) - 04:40 . 7.Feathers (Hale…

We remember Eric Dolphy. ‘Dolphy Is Out Too Much’

This day (June 29, 1964), in Berlin, Germany, died Eric Dolphy, an American jazz alto saxophonist, flutist, and bass clarinetist.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Charles Mingus - Take the A Train 2 . w/ Charles Mingus - Meditations On Integration (1964) 3 . w/ Charles Mingus - So Long Eric (1964) 4 . In Stockholm ( 1961) Tracklist : Gazzelloni . Something Sweet, Something Tender . Out To Lunch . Hat And…

Impulse! publish John Coltrane’s ‘Impressions’ featuring Eric Dolphy on one track (1963)

John Coltrane's 'Impressions' is an album (both live and studio) recorded in November 1961, on September 18, 1962 and April 29, 1963 and released in 1963 by Impulse!Track Listing : 1.India (John Coltrane) - 14:10 . 2.Up 'Gainst The Wall (John Coltrane) - 03:16 . 3.Impressions (John Coltrane) - 14:57 . 4.After The Rain (John Coltrane) - 04:11 . 5.Dear Old Stockholm (Stan Getz, Traditional) -…

‘The Great Concert of Charles Mingus’ is recorded in Paris with Eric Dolphy, Clifford Jordan et al (1964)

'The Great Concert of Charles Mingus' is a live album recorded on April 19, 1964, at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris and released the same year by America.Track Listing : 1.A.T.F.W. (Art Tatum, Fats Waller) - 04:17 . 2.Presentation Of Musicians (Charles Mingus) - 01:08 . 3.So Long Eric (Don'T Stay Over There Too Long) (Charles Mingus) - 21:47 . 4.Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then…

Happy Birthday Roy Haynes. ‘Vive Le Roy’

This day (March 13, 1925 ), in Boston, Massachusetts, is born Roy Owen Haynes, an American jazz drummer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ David Kikoski (2019) 2 . The 7-Decade Career of Drummer Roy Haynes (2018) 3 . w/ The Fountain Of Youth Quartet – At Dizzy’S Club (2011) 4 . Interview 5 . Various (2009) 6 . w/ Chick Corea – Duet (2009) 7 . w/ Pat Metheny, Dave Holland – How Insensitive (1992) 8 . Red Rodney…

This week In Jazz Legends 10/52

Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter & Billy Cobham, Sonny Rollins, Ernestine Anderson, Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, Buddy Rich & His Orchestra, Freddie Hubbard, Les Mccann & Eddie Harris, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Stan Getz & Flora Purim, Milton Nascimento & Naná Vasconcelos, Bobby Mcferrin

We remember Tony Williams

This day (February 23, 1997), in Daly City, California, died Anthony Tillmon 'Tony' Williams, an American drummer and pioneer of jazz fusion.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter - Agitation (1963) 2 . 2 Solos Tribute To Miles Davis (1992 ) 3 . w/ Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Wallace Roney, Ron Carter - So What 4 . w/ Dizzy,Mccoy Tyner,Ron Carter &…

David Bowie releases his twenty-sixth and final album : ‘Blackstar’ (2016)

David Bowie's 'Blackstar' is his twenty-sixth and final studio album co-produced with Tony Visconti and released on January 8, 2016 by Columbia.1 . Lazarus 2 . Blackstar 3 . Sue (Official Video) Track Listing : 1.Blackstar (David Bowie) - 09:57 . 2.'Tis A Pity She Was A Whore (David Bowie) - 04:52 . 3.Lazarus (David Bowie) - 06:22 . 4.Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime) (David Bowie) - 04:40 .…

We Remember Charles Mingus. ‘Mingus Maximus’

This day ( January 5, 1979), in  Cuernavaca, Mexico,, died Charles Mingus Jr. , an American jazz musician, composer and bandleader.Tracklist : 1 . Shortnin’ Bread 2 . Sue’s Changes (1975) 3 . Sue’s Changes (1975) 4 . Sue’s Changes (1975) 5 . w/ Eric Dolphy – Live in Stockholm (1964) 6 . In belgium 7 . Take the ‘A’ Train 8 . Flowers For A Lady (1974) Tracklist : Goodbye Pork Pie Hat .…

We remember Freddie Hubbard ‘Hubiquity’

This day (December 29, 2008), in Sherman Oaks, California, died Freddie Hubbard, an American jazz trumpeter.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter - Cantaloupe Island (1985) 2 . The Intrepid Fox (1990) 3 . w/ Joe Henderson - Maiden Voyage (1986) 4 . Fantasy In D (1982) 5 . w/ Art Blakey - Moanin' (1992) 6 . Straight Life (1975) 7 . Birdlike (1967) Tracklist : Red Clay .…

Ornette Coleman records his sixth album : ‘Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation’ for Atlantic Records (1960)

Ornette Coleman's 'Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation' is his sixth album recorded on December 21, 1960 September 1961 and released by Atlantic Records.1 . Free Jazz (1 Of 3) 2 . Free Jazz (2 Of 3) 3 . Free Jazz (3 Of 3) Track Listing : 1.Free Jazz (Part One) (Ornette Coleman) - 19:55 . 2.Free Jazz (Part Two) (Ornette Coleman) - 16:28Musicians : Don Cherry — Pocket Trumpet . Scott Lafaro —…

Charles Mingus finishes the recordings of the album ‘Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus’ that features a large ensemble of brass and saxophones (1963)

Charles Mingus' 'Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus' is an album recorded with a large ensemble of brass and saxophones, on January 20 & September 20, 1963 and released the same year by Impulse!1 . Celia (1972 ) Track Listing : 1.Ii B.S. (Charles Mingus) - 04:48 . 2.I X Love (Charles Mingus) - 07:41 . 3.Celia (Charles Mingus) - 06:14 . 4.Mood Indigo (Duke Ellington,Barney Bigard) – 04:45 .…

Happy Birthday Oliver Lake. ‘Lake Superior’

This day (September 14, 1942), in Marianna, Arkansas, is born Oliver Lake, an American jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer and poet.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Big Band – @ Roulette, Brooklyn XXIII Vision Festival (2018) 2 . w/ Organ Quartet – @ Porgy & Bess (2016) 3 . w/ String Ensemble – Hey Now (2013) 4 . w/ Organ Quartet – Yo Dance (2010) 5 . w/ Joel Harrison String Choir – It Should Have Happened…

Frank Zappa in the Year 1973

1973 is one of Frank Zappa's busiest years.Think about it : in one year, he records three albums, releases one and plays seventy-seven concerts throughout the world.From March till the end of May, he is at Bolic Sound in Inglewood and Whitney Studios in Glendale to complete his seventeenth studio album "Over-Nite Sensation" (to be released in September) and to tape parts of his solo project…

We remember John Coltrane. ‘Trane Leaving’

This day (July 17, 1967 ), in Huntington, New York City, died John Coltrane, an American jazz saxophonist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Naima (1965) 2 . A Love Supreme (1965) 3 . Afro Blue / Alabama / Impressions (1963) 4 . Alabama 5 . w/ Eric Dolphy - My Favourite Things 6 . w/ Stan Getz - Live In Germany (1960) 7 . On Green Dolphin Street (1960) 8 . w/ Miles Davis - Round About Midnight (1957)…

Charles Mingus record ‘Mingus at Antibes’ at the Antibes Jazz Festival (1960)

Charles Mingus' 'Mingus at Antibes' is a double album recorded at the Antibes Jazz Festival on July 13, 1960 and released in 1976 By Atlantic.1 . I'll Remember April (w/ Bud Powell, LIVE '60) 2 . I'll Remember April (Antibes, Jazz Festival) Track Listing : 1.Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting (Charles Mingus) - 11:54 . 2.Prayer For Passive Resistance (Charles Mingus) - 08:06 . 3.What Love? (Charles…

John Coltrane records his ninth album : ‘Olé’ for Atlantic (1962)

John Coltrane's 'Olé' is his ninth album recorded on May 25, 1961 and released in February 1962 by Atlantic.Track Listing : 1.Olé (John Coltrane) - 18:17 . 2.Dahomey Dance (John Coltrane) - 10:53 . 3.Aisha (Mccoy Tyner) - 07:40Musicians : John Coltrane — Soprano Saxophone On (1); Tenor Saxophone On (2 - 3) . Freddie Hubbard — Trumpet . Eric Dolphy — Flute On (1); Alto Saxophone On (2 - 3) .…

We Remember Elvin Jones. ‘Heavy Elvin’

This day (May 18, 2004), in Englewood, New Jersey, died Elvin Jones, an American jazz drummer.Digest Tracklist : Night In Tunisia (1999) . A Love Supreme (1997) . A Different Drummer (1/2) . A Different Drummer (2/2) . w/ Mccoytyner, Freddie Hubbard, Ron Carter (1982) . The Children/Merry-Go-Round (1973) . John Coltrane Quartet – My Favorite Things (1965) . John Coltrane Quartet With Eric Dolphy…

We remember Woody Shaw. ‘Shaw Time’

This day (May 10, 1989), in Bellevue Hospital, New York City, died Woody Shaw, an American jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist and cornetist.Digest Tracklist : w/ Herbie Hancock & Art Blakey - A Night in Tunisia (1987) . w/ Mal Waldron Quintet – Solo (1986) . Bemsha Swing (1986) . w/ Jackie McLean - Appointment In Ghana (1985) . Time is Right (1983) . Seventh Avenue (1979) . Rosewood (1979) .…

Happy Birthday to Ron Carter. ‘Beau Ron’

This day (May 4, 1937), in Ferndale, Michigan, is born Ron Carter, an American jazz double-bassist. Digest Tracklist : w/ Al Foster & Eli Degibri - United Blues (2019) . Foursight (2018) . You Are My Sunshine (2015) . Golden Striker Trio (2013) . My Funny Valentine (2011) . Dear Miles (2010) . w/ Helen Sung - First Trip (2009) . Autumn Leaves (2006) . Little Walts (1990) . w/ Bobby…

Jackie McLean records ‘One Step Beyond’ for Blue Note (1963)

Jackie McLean's 'One Step Beyond' is an album recorded on April 30, 1963 with a a vibraphone player in place of the pianist and released the same year by Blue Note.Track Listing : 1.Saturday And Sunday (Jackie Mclea) - 10:30 . 2.Frankenstein (Grachan Moncur Iii) - 07:32 . 3.Blue Rondo (Jackie Mclea) - 04:52 . 4.Ghost Town (Grachan Moncur Iii) - 14:39 Francis WolffALSO READWikipediaJazztimes @…

This week In Jazz Legends 17/52

John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Jimmy Smith, Count Basie, Joshua Redman, Benny Golson, Freddie Hubbard, Stan Getz, Michel Legrand, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, The Modern Jazz Quartet, Toots Thielemans, Fred Hersch, Diane Schuur

We wish ‘Gefeliciteerd!’ to Han Bennink. ‘Let It Bennink’

This day (April 17, 1942), in Zaandam, the Netherlands, is born Donald Hantopher 'Han' Bennink, a Dutch jazz drummer and percussionist.Digest Tracklist : w/ Uri Caine (2018) . w/ Terrie Ex (2016) . Desktop Drumming HEREZIE (2014) . Solo Improvisation At Bishopsgate Institute, London . Anton Goudsmit En Han Bennink Spelen Traps No. 1 (2009) . Cheltenham (2008) . w/ Trio Bbg (2006) . Live @…

Try A Bit More Tenderness

From 'Tender As A Rose' to '(Tough and tender) Sea of fools' , we have mixed 19 'Jazz' tunes around the theme of 'Tenderness'. It has Kenny Burrell , Mississippi John Hurt, Paul Anka, Eddie Harris and many more.

Twenty Piano Men (and Women)

From 'Moten Swing' to 'The Beast', we have mixed 22 'Jazz' tunes around the theme of 'Piano Players'. It has Hazell Scott, Mose Allison, Joe Sullivan, Bennie Moten and many more.

Your Favourite Coltrane

From 'In a Sentimental Mood' to 'Everytime We Say Goodbye', the 12 most popular songs of John Coltrane, 'an American jazz saxophonist and composer. He pioneer the use of modes in jazz and later was at the forefront of free jazz.'

Happy Birthday James Carter. ‘Future Tense’

This day (January 3, 1969), in  Detroit, Michigan , is born James Carter, an American jazz saxophonist.Tracklist : 1 . Trading blues solos (2020) 2 . w/ D.D. Jackson, Darius Jones, William Parker, Ronnie Burrage & Juma Sultan – @ Vision 24 (2019) 3 . Soul Street (2018) 4 . I can’t give you anything but love (2015) 5 . Giant Steps (2014) 6 . w/ Organ Trio – Low Flame (2012) 7 . Saxophone…