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Jazz Beatles Covers: The Best Jazz Tributes To Liverpool’s Fab Four

A tribute to the breadth and depth of The Beatles’ work, there is no shortage of Beatles jazz music taking the group’s songs into new territory.

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‘Think!’: How Lonnie Smith Became The Hero Of The Hammond

With his debut Blue Note album, Lonnie Smith established himself as one of the rising new stars of organ-driven soul-jazz in the late 60s.

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The 50 Best Jazz Drummers Of All Time

Ranked and rated, from big-band leaders to bebop pioneers and fusion futurists, uDiscover reveals a list of the 50 best jazz drummers of all time.

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Frank Sinatra And Quincy Jones: When The Voice Met The Dude

Both on stage and in the studio, Frank Sinatra and Quincy Jones formed a perfect partnership based on mutual respect and admiration.

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‘In The City’: Reflecting On Tavares’ Shining Ball Grooves

The third and most successful album by Tavares, ‘In The City’ is a passion-drenched classic of mid-70s R&B, and has much to offer beyond its hit singles.

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‘Down To Earth’: Eddie Floyd’s Gritty Soul-Rock At Its Best

A fascinating curio in both Stax’s catalogue and Eddie Floyd’s solo career, ‘Down To Earth’ is a gritty soul-rock collection that remains unfairly overlooked.

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Why ‘True Blue’ Ensures Tina Brooks Will Never Be Forgotten

The only album that Tina Brooks released during his lifetime, ‘True Blue’ is a reminder that the saxophonist remains one of Blue Note’s unsung heroes.

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‘Blue World’: Lost Soundtrack Album Expands John Coltrane’s Galaxy

In 1964, John Coltrane contributed music to a French-Canadian arthouse film, but his ‘Blue World’ soundtrack remained unreleased for years.

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‘Grits, Beans And Greens’: Lost Tubby Hayes Album A Taste Of Genius

Capturing Tubby Hayes at a creative high point, ‘Grits, Beans And Greens’ proves why the saxophonist was one of British jazz’s most important pathfinders.

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10 Things We Learned From ‘Bitchin’: The Sound And Fury Of Rick James’

A new documentary lifts the lid on the life of the American funk pioneer Rick James.

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‘Look Out!’ All Eyes On Stanley Turrentine’s Remarkable Debut Album

‘Look Out!’ was a remarkable record that introduced the tenor saxophonist’s distinctive style and sound.

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‘Empyrean Isles’: How Herbie Hancock Charted New Territory In Jazz

From soul-jazz cuts to avant-garde explorations, ‘Empyrean Isles’ revealed that Herbie Hancock was a jazz icon in the making.

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The 50 Best Jazz Trumpeters Of All Time

The best jazz trumpeters in history have been at the center of almost every major revolution in jazz. uDiscover Music brings you just a few of the best.

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When The Chairman Took The Throne In Monte Carlo

Performing at Princess Grace Of Monaco’s personal request, Frank Sinatra teamed up with Quincy Jones for the first time, stunning an audience full of celebrities and royalty.

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‘Getz At The Gate’: A Scintillating Performance By A Dynamic Stan Getz

Recording during a transitional phase in his career, ‘Getz At The Gate’ finds saxophonist Stan Getz on molten form in New York’s legendary jazz venue.