Sonny Rollins
Alfred ‘Pee Wee’ Ellis, James Brown Bandleader And Prolific Songwriter, Dies Aged 80
The songwriter, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist was best known as the bandleader and arranger for the James Brown Orchestra during its most prolific and groundbreaking period.
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Playlists2 weeks agoThe 50 Greatest Live Jazz Albums
Jazz played in a concert hall or a club is, for many, the pinnacle of the art form. Here are the 50 best live jazz albums of all time.
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Features3 weeks ago
Sonny Rollins: The Blue Note Recordings
Regarded as one of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time, Sonny Rollins discusses his incredible year of recordings with Blue Note.
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Features1 month ago
Best Jazz Albums: Essential Albums You Need To Hear
Including career-defining sessions that continue to make their influence felt, the best jazz albums of all time offer a wealth of stunning, must-hear music.
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News4 months ago‘Another Side Of John Coltrane’ To Spotlight The Jazz Legend’s Sessions With Miles Davis & More
Out on August 20, the new release revisits the magic the jazz legend created during sessions with Davis, Sonny Rollins, Red Garland and other notables.
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In-Depth7 months ago
Blue Note Records: A Short History Of A Jazz Institution
Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion, Blue Note is loved, respected, and revered as one of the most important record labels in the history of music.
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Features8 months ago
The 50 Greatest Blue Note Albums
Blue Note is unquestionably the most iconic jazz label there's ever been. Here are 50 highlights from the legendary imprint.
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Features10 months ago
The Lasting Legacy Of Legendary Trumpeter Clifford Brown
The trumpeter passed away at age 25, yet the rich body of work he left behind sealed his reputation as one of the greatest trumpet players ever.
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Features11 months ago
25 Essential Jazz Soundtracks You Should Own
From the first talkie to modern films such as ‘Whiplash’, jazz and the movies have had a fruitful relationship. Here are 25 of the best jazz soundtracks.
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Features11 months ago
Standing Tall: The Thelonious Monk Prestige Recordings
Recorded between 1952 and ’54, the five Thelonious Monk Prestige 10” albums capture the maverick jazz pianist on some of his most important sessions.
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Features2 years ago
What’s It All About? Revisiting Sonny Rollins’s Score For ‘Alfie’
In the 1966 British romantic comedy Alfie starring Michael Caine, it's Sonny Rollins's score that steals the leading role.
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Features2 years ago
A Great Day In Harlem: The Most Amazing Photograph In Jazz history
Photographer Art Kane took the most wonderful photograph in jazz history, featuring 57 of the best jazz musicians ever: A Great Day In Harlem.
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News2 years ago
Jazz Saxophonist Tubby Hayes’ ‘Lost Masterpiece’ Of 1969 For Release
Already hailed as a major event in the jazz world, the 1969 recordings will be released in CD, vinyl and deluxe 2CD editions.
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News4 years ago
Sonny Rollins’ Classic ‘Way Out West’ Gets International 2LP Reissue
Sonny Rollins landmark album Way Out West is receiving an international 2LP vinyl reissue to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its initial release
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News5 years ago
‘Chasing Trane’ Tells The Coltrane Story
A new, authorised film documentary about jazz genius John Coltrane is receiving its world premiere at this weekend's Telluride Film Festival in Colorado.
