Swinging into the Past: Dexter Gordon’s “Go” Revisted
Dexter Gordon’s album “Go” is a classic of modern jazz music, recorded on August 27, 1962, at Van Gelder Studio in…
Dexter Gordon’s album “Go” is a classic of modern jazz music, recorded on August 27, 1962, at Van Gelder Studio in…
In the blue haze of memory, one can envision the birth of bebop and the masters who crafted its language. Among…
“Into Somethin’” is an album that captures the essence of jazz organist Larry Young‘s creative prowess, exhibiting his unique touch on…
In 1958, the spirited rhythm of jazz found its way to an unassuming living room in Hackensack, New Jersey. That living…
Delving into Bobby Hutcherson‘s “San Francisco,” one cannot help but be swept up by the unique and mesmerizing sounds emanating from…
Brazilian vocalist Flora Purim‘s “Butterfly Dreams” album is a vibrant and multifaceted gem that launched her solo career with great promise….
Recorded in 1960 at Rudy Van Gelder’s legendary studio in Hackensack, NJ, Horace Parlan‘s “Speakin’ My Piece” is a timeless classic….
“Empyrean Isles”, a groundbreaking album from the prodigious Herbie Hancock, graces listeners with its unique blend of hard bop, soul-infused grooves,…
Wayne Shorter’s debut album as a leader, “Night Dreamer,” is an exceptional masterpiece of jazz music. Released in 1964, this album…
“Plus 4” by Sonny Rollins is a classic album that captures the spirit of the mid-1950s jazz scene. Recorded in Rudy…