The Magic Trio: Parlan, Tucker, and Harewood in Jazz
Jazz, a genre fluid in its motion, rich in its melody, and intricate in its rhythms, has always fascinated me. Through…
Jazz, a genre fluid in its motion, rich in its melody, and intricate in its rhythms, has always fascinated me. Through…
The echo of the first note of Donald Byrd‘s 1961 album, “Royal Flush,” resonates with the unmistakable vitality of hard bop….
A rhythmic genius, Billy Higgins, shaped the face of modern jazz drumming. His delicate touch and unparalleled swing carried his artistry…
The moment one plunges into Horace Silver‘s “The Stylings of Silver,” a rich panorama of auditory landscapes reveals itself. This album,…
Dexter Gordon‘s “Doin’ Alright” marked a turning point in the legendary tenor saxophonist’s career. Released in 1961, the album showcased Gordon’s…
Hank Mobley‘s “Workout,” an iconic album from the early 1960s, captures the essence of jazz at its finest. The record, filled…
In the pantheon of jazz, few albums have left a more indelible mark on the genre than John Coltrane‘s “Giant Steps.”…
It’s not every day that one stumbles upon an album like Lee Morgan‘s “The Rumproller.” This captivating blend of jazz styles…
Today, we celebrate the birth of a jazz titan: Percy Heath. Born on April 30, 1923, in Wilmington, North Carolina, Heath’s…
The power of jazz transcends musical expression. It’s a force that has long fought for social justice and equality. Today, we…