Uncovering the Magic of Joe Henderson’s ‘Mode For Joe’
By: A thunderstorm in the saxophone world hit us in 1966 – “Mode for Joe,” by Joe Henderson. It broke barriers and…
21
May
18
May
Red Clay: Freddie Hubbard’s Fusion Breakthrough
“Red Clay,” the breakthrough album by Freddie Hubbard, epitomizes jazz evolution at its finest. Listen closely. You’ll find every note to…
18
May
Unpacking ‘The State of the Tenor, Volume 2’
The undulating rhythm of Joe Henderson‘s saxophone on “The State of the Tenor, Volume 2” is a pulse of life. It…
11
May
Blue Spirits: The Jazz Album That Never Ages
“Blue Spirits” – it’s a siren’s song in the realm of jazz, the alluring crescendo in Freddie Hubbard‘s early Blue Note…
01
May
Exploring Lee Morgan’s Innovative “The Rumproller”
It’s not every day that one stumbles upon an album like Lee Morgan‘s “The Rumproller.” This captivating blend of jazz styles…
24
Apr
Recalling Joe Henderson: Birthday Tribute to a Jazz Master
Today, we celebrate the life and achievements of the tenor saxophone maestro, Joe Henderson. In a career spanning four decades, Henderson…
15
Apr
“Prelusion”: Patrice Rushen’s Trailblazing Jazz Debut
In 1974, Patrice Rushen released her debut album “Prelusion,” a seminal work that showcased her extraordinary abilities as a pianist, composer,…
02
Mar
Joe Henderson’s Page One: A Jazz Milestone
The soul of jazz reverberated through the walls of Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, as Joe Henderson and…
11
Nov
Black Fire: The Spark Igniting Andrew Hill’s Jazz Legacy
I just finished listening to the last notes of Andrew Hill‘s “Black Fire,” and the experience was truly transcendent. Recorded on…
16
Apr
Soaring with Flora Purim: The Beauty of “Butterfly Dreams”
Brazilian vocalist Flora Purim‘s “Butterfly Dreams” album is a vibrant and multifaceted gem that launched her solo career with great promise….
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