Jazz

September 15: John Coltrane Recorded Blue Train in 1957

John Coltrane recorded "Blue Train" September 15, 1957, and it was released in 1958 on Blue Note Records. Recorded at…

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August 29: Jazz Legend Charlie Parker Was Born in 1920

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color="mulled_wine" icon_fontawesome="fa fa-quote-left"]You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get…

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1962: 20 songs released in 1962 you must hear

20 Great songs released in 1962 including: Do You Love Me – The Contours, Mixed-Up Confusion – Bob Dylan, She…

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August 16: The Late Jazz Legend Bill Evans was Born in 1929

The late Jazz legend Bill Evans was born August 16, 1929. Here are some facts, many quotes, pictures, videos, etc...

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August 4: Late Jazz Legend Louis Daniel Armstrong Birthday

Jazz legend Louis Daniel Armstrong was born August 4, 1901 (died July 6, 1971); here are some fatcs, pictures, quotes,…

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Classic concert: Chet Baker at Ronnie Scott’s with Elvis Costello and Van Morrison 1986

In 1986, Chet Baker: Live at Ronnie Scott's London presents Baker in an intimate stage performance filmed with Elvis Costello…

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June 22: Sonny Rollins Released His Masterpiece “Saxophone Colossus” in 1956

Sonny Rollins recorded many memorable sessions during 1954-1958, but Saxophone Colossus is arguably his finest all-around set. Joined by pianist…

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May 26: The Late Jazz Legend Miles Davis Birthday

Miles Davis (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) “Don't play what's there; play what's not there.” ― Miles Davis “Good…

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April 29: Jazz Legend Duke Ellington Birthday

If it sounds good and feels good, then it IS good! ~Duke Ellington Art is dangerous. It is one of…

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January 17: Aretha Franklin released Soul ’69 in 1969

One of her most overlooked '60s albums, on which she presented some of her jazziest material, despite the title. None…

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