Jazz Record : Jackie McLean – One Step Beyond
Jackie McLean is one of those guys I came across on my journey into this jazz thing. He caught my ear for a lot of reasons. His sax and his … Continue reading
Jazz Record : Frank Wess – Opus In Swing
Here’s a record CB got into when he was expanding his music mind. I had another Frank Wess recording where he was playing sax. I liked that one so I … Continue reading
Jazz Record : Charles Mingus – Mingus Ah Hum
Can’t remember exactly how I got into Charles Mingus. I guess a natural progression in my discovery of jazz music. The opening cut of this album is titled ‘Better Git … Continue reading
Jazz Record : Thelonious Monk – Monk’s Dream
I could have picked various Monk album’s to feature. I have so many I dig. ‘Monk’s Dream’ I wanted to feature because of Charlie Rouse. Monk and Rouse will always … Continue reading
Jazz Record : John Coltrane – Giant Steps
When I made the conscious decision to really dive into the jazz thing this was one of my first buys. I was listening to Bitches Brew, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, … Continue reading
Jazz Record : Duke Ellington – Ellington At Newport
Don’t know what year I first heard this album but I play it a lot. I dig it for so many reasons. The band is introduced and Duke says a … Continue reading
Jazz
Out of all the music I talk about Jazz is the genre I listen to the most. I’ve popped a few albums on my chronological takes and a few singles … Continue reading
Quick Hit : Hal Willner Presents Meditations On Mingus – Weird Nightmare
From the opening intro you know (or CB did) that you’re in for some kind of a ride. Willner along with Bill Frisell and the gathered musicians (top notch) set … Continue reading
CB’s Listening Week
Here’s a random sampling of what CB listens to in his busy week. Widespread Panic ‘Till The Medicine Takes’ Mavis Staples Lucky Peterson ‘Spirituals & Gospel’ Hal Willner Presents Weird … Continue reading
Album : Stanley Turrentine – The Baddest Turrentine
The Baddest Turrentine was CB’s move towards more traditional jazz and he couldn’t have picked a better record. It was a step away from the jazz/rock and it was the … Continue reading
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