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Monday, March 5, 2018. Aside from being the greatest trumpeter since Louis Armstrong, or being held high as one of the greatest composers in jazz, Dizzy Gillespie was a comedian of sorts. Alluring the audience with weird hats, funky language, and cake-walking, Dizzy was more than a musician, dominating any stage with charisma, an animated performance and a rare sense of ease. Tuesday, December 12, 2017.

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This page documents the output of selected musicians who released or played on jazz albums at some point during the 1950-2000 period. This is an ongoing project. Additional musician lists will be added. Die Like A Dog Quartet. String Trio Of New York.

Sunday, July 10, 2016. Sunday, July 10, 2016. ALBUMS with John Bartee Music. Serenading the Demons - A Biography of the Music. The New Drug of Choice. A Better Understanding of the Music.

A collection of reviews about my favorite recordings of vintage jazz, classic pop, and the crooners, including the biggest stars and some obscure names, published by Anton Garcia-Fernandez in Martin, Tennessee, U. Join the International Club Crosby! Click on the picture for more information.

J-DISC is a resource for searching and exploring jazz recordings created by the Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University. It places a wealth of information on the recorded legacy of jazz within a single web environment and has a number of unique features. Complete recorded works, with around 45 more. J-DISC mission and Scholarly Work.

Thursday, January 12, 2017. This new year of 2017 has begun on several sour notes, with the departures of Nat Hentoff. A few days ago, to which we must add now that of vocalist and pianist Buddy Greco. And Sammy Davis, Jr.