Summertime

This day (May 23, 1994), in Los Angeles, California, died Joseph Anthony Jacobi Passalaqua a.k.a Joe Pass, an Italian-American jazz guitarist.Digest Tracklist : & Roy Clark - Jambalaya (1993) . Summertime (1992) . & Niels-Henning…

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

This day (April 28, 2005), in Southampton, New York, died Percy Heath, an American jazz bassist, member of the Modern Jazz Quartet.Digest Tracklist : Modern Jazz Quartet - 'Round Midnight . Heath Brothers (2004) . Modern Jazz Quartet -…

'Jim Hall & Pat Metheny' is an album featuring 11 tracks done in studio and 6 done live and released on April 27, 1999 by Telarc. Track Listing : 1.Lookin' Up (Jim Hall) - 04:34 . 2.All The Things You Are (Oscar Hammerstein Ii, Jerome…

Caetano Veloso's 'A Foreign Sound' is his twenty ninth (his second in English) studio album, released on April 6, 2004 by Nonesuch.Track Listing : 1.The Carioca (Edward Eliscu, Gus Kahn, Vincent Youmans) - 03:33 . 2.So In Love (Cole Porter)…

This day (April 3, 1990), in Hidden Hills, California, died Sarah Lois Vaughan a.k.a. Sarah Vaughan, an American singer, nicknamed 'Sailor Sassy' and 'The Divine One'Digest Tracklist : George Gershwin Medley . On A Clear Day (1990) . Round…

George Benson whose birthday is today - Happy Birthday BTW - has played guitar or sang with a myriad of artists, either jazz or soul. We have selected twelve of them. . They are Rachelle Ferrell , Marcus Miller, Al Jarreau, Carlos…

This day (March 18, 1964), in London, England, is born Courtney Pine, an English saxophone , flute, clarinet, bass clarinet and keyboards player.Tracklist : w/ The Inner City Ensemble Captain Green (2018) . w/ Omar (2017) . Liamuiga…

This day (March 12, 1955), in New York City, New York, died Charles Parker, Jr. simply known as Charlie Parker, an American jazz saxophonist .Tracklist : Laughing At Coleman Hawkins . w/ Dizzy Gillespie - Hot House . The Charlie Parker…

Marcus Miller's 'Live & More' is a live album recorded in 1996 and released on March 10, 1998 by GRP Records.Track Listing : 1.Intro (Marcus Miller) - 02:26 . 2.Panther (Marcus Miller) - 09:06 . 3.Tutu (Marcus Miller) - 10:59 . 4.Funny…

This day (February 17, 2006), in Hoboken, New Jersey, died Ray Barretto, a Puerto Rican conga player.Tracklist : Live In Paris . Libertad Spirit . Irresistible . Cocinando . w/ Celia Cruz & Adalberto Santiago - Nadie Se Salva De La…

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Ella in Berlin' is a live album recorded on February 13, 1960, at the Deutschlandhalle, Berlin and released the same year by Verve.Track Listing : 1.Gone With The Wind (Herb Magidson, Allie Wrubel) - 02:25 . 2.Misty…

This day (February 8, 2005), in Scottsdale, Arizona, died Jimmy Smith,a jazz musician whose performances on the Hammond B-3 electric organ helped to popularize the instrument.Tracklist : The Cat . Watermelon Man (2004) . St Thomas (1992) .…

This day (January 27, 1972), in Evergreen Park, Illinois, died Mahalia Jackson,an African-American gospel contre-alto singer referred to as 'The Queen of Gospel'.Tracklist : Silent Night . Trouble Of The World . Jesus And The Woman At The…

This day (January 26, 1958), in Toledo, Ohio, is born Anita Baker,an American R&B/soul jazz singer.Tracklist : The Impossible Dream (2009) . Tracks Of My Tears (2008) . Summertime . w/ Mary J. Blige . Body & Soul . Sweet Love . w/…

George Benson's 'In Concert-Carnegie Hall' is a live album recorded on January 11, 1975, produced by Creed Taylor and released the same year by CTI. Track Listing : 1.Take Five (Paul Desmond)- 05:37 . 2.Summertime (George Gershwin, Dubose…

Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams, D'Angelo & David Sanborn, Trombone Shorty & Cyril Neville, Dave Matthews & Trey Anastasio, Peter Gabriel, Natalie Merchant & Michael Stipe, Jean-Luc Ponty, John Mclaughlin & Zakir…

January 7, 1976 - Jamaican dancehall artist Adidja Azim Palmer better known as Vybz Kartel is 45. Happy Birthday SirBeware absolutely NSFWTracklist : Summertime . Conjugal Visit (w/ Spice) . Colouring This Life . Go Go Wine . Any Weather…

This day (January 2, 1986), in New Orleans, Louisiana, is born Troy Andrews a.k.a Trombone Shorty, a trombone and trumpet player from New Orleans.Tracklist : Do to Me, When the Saints Go Marching In (2019) . Brain Stew, Bulls On Parade…

December 25, 19** - Miss Annie Lennox, Scottish singer & songwriter, one half of Eurythmics with David A. Stewart is @)_!. Happy Birthday MissEurythmics' 'Be Yourself Tonight' feat. "Would I Lie to You?" is their fifth album released on…

This day (December 23, 2007), in Mississauga, Ontario, died Oscar Peterson, a Canadian jazz pianist and composer.Tracklist : Cakewalk (2004) . Take the A Train . w/ Count Basie - Jumpin' At The Woodside . w/ Joe Pass – You Look Good to…

Anita O'Day, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Weather Report, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Joshua Redman, Roy Eldridge, Benny Carter, Don Byas, Coleman Hawkins, Jo Jones , Bill Evans, Ella Fitzgerald, Paul Desmond, Charlie Haden, Gary BurtonThey…

Paul Desmond's 'Summertime' is an album recorded on October 10, 16 & 24, November 5 & 20 and December 26, 1968 and released in 1969 By Cti.Track Listing : 1.Samba (Struttin') With Some Barbeque (Louis Armstrong, Don Raye) - 04:26 .…

This day (November 8, 1955), in Chicago, Illinois, is born Patricia Barber, an American jazz and blues singer, pianist, songwriter, and bandleader.Digest Tracklist : In Your Own Sweet Way (2017) . Light my fire (2013) . A Case of You…

This day (November 1, 1926), in Badin, North Carolina, is born Lou Donaldson, an American jazz alto saxophonist.Digest Tracklist : Whiskey Drinkin’ Woman’ (2015) . Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky (2013) . Blues Walk . w/ Lonnie Smith –…

Annie Lennox' "Nostalgia" is her sixth studio album featuring a collection of her favourite songs from youth and released on October 27, 2014, Track Listing : 1.Memphis In June (Paul Francis Webster, Hoagy Carmichael) - 02:47 . 2.Georgia On…

John Coltrane's 'My Favorite Things' is his seventh (and his first where he plays soprano) album recorded on October 21, 24, 26, 1960 and released In March 1961 by Atlantic.Track Listing : 1.My Favorite Things (Oscar Hammerstein Ii,…

Miles Davis, Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, Mwandishi, Benny Goodman, Gil Evans, Orchestra, Freddie Hubbard, Sun Ra, Arkestra, Joe Pass, Niel, Sonny Rollins, Joe Lovano, Sound Prints, Terence Blanchard, E Collective, John ColtraneThey are…

Robbie Williams' 'Rudebox' is his seventh studio album featuring William Orbit, Mark Ronson & Pet Shop Boys and released on October 23, 2006 by ChrysalisTrack Listing : 1.Rudebox (Robbie Williams, Kelvin Andrews, Danny Spencer, Bill…

This day (October 23, 1956), in Detroit, Michigan, is born Dianne Reeves, an American jazz singer. Digest Tracklist : w/ Michael Olatuja & Lionel Loueke - Soki (2020) . w/ Chucho Valdés – My Foolish Heart (2019) . w/ Makoto Ozone – In…

Kendrick Lamar's "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City" is his second studio album released on October 22, 2012 by Top Dawg Entertainment / Aftermath Entertainment & Interscope Records.Track Listing : 1.Sherane A.K.A Master Splinter'S Daughter…

This day (October 21, 1941), in Dora, Missouri, is born Steve Cropper, an American guitarist, best known for his work at Stax Record with Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave and moreDigest Tracklist : Fire It Up…

'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Johnny Mercer Song Book' is a studio album recorded on October 19–21, 1964, with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra and released the same year by Verve.Track Listing : 1.Too Marvelous For Words (Johnny Mercer, Richard…

<pHerbie Hancock's 'Gershwin's World' is his forty-second album recorded with Joni Mitchell, Chick Corea, Stevie Wonder, Wayne Shorter, etc and released on October 20, 1998 by Verve.Track Listing : 1.Overture (Fascinating Rhythm) (George…

2 Unlimited, Adventures Of Stevie V, Stakka Bo, Umboza, N~Tyce, Gloria Estefan, Another Level, Berri, Bomb The Bass, Ruff Driverz, Bellini, Apollo 440They are the performers of the twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in the UK…

This day (October 4, 1970), in Hollywood, California, died Janis Joplin, an American singer with (and without) Big Brother and the Holding Company, and later as a solo artist.Digest Tracklist : Cry Baby (1970) . Summertime (1969) . To…

This day (September 28, 1991), in Santa Monica, California, died Miles Dewey Davis III a.k.a. Miles Davis, a America trumpeter.Digest Tracklist : w/ Chaka Khan – Human Nature (Montreux 1989) . DonT Stop Me Now (Paris 1989) . Time After…

Lionel Richie, Naughty By Nature, Ghostface Killah, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Mica Paris, Sabrina Johnston, Lalah Hathaway, Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson, Dr. Dre, Guru, Jade, TLCThey are the performers of the twelve…

'Nina Simone at Town Hall' is her third release and her first live album recorded live at The Town Hall New York City on September 12, 1959 and released the same year by Colpix.Track Listing : 1.Black Is The Color Of My True Love'S Hair…

Shakin' Stevens, New Order, David Bowie, Split Enz, Black, Tears For Fears, Fun Boy Three, Nik Kershaw, Depeche Mode, Genesis, Liza Minnelli, Twisted SisterThey are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking…

'Porgy and Bess' by Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald is a studio album recorded on August 18-19 & October 14, 1957 and released the same year by Verve.Track Listing : 1.Overture (George Gershwin) – 10:52 . 2.Summertime (George…

'Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin' is his ninth album (including two new songs completed from unfinished Gershwin fragments) released on August 17, 2010 by Walt Disney Records.Track Listing : 1.Rhapsody In Blue/Intro (George Gershwin) -…