A Heavy Dose of Duke Ellington

December 22, 2011 / posted in Podcasts / No Comments

I compiled a "Heavy" duty dose of Duke Ellington to make you feel better than ever. A potent mixture of the highest quality with that hardcore effect so you can enjoy Duke Ellington further more. But in reality, this is just a minute sedative compared to all his achievements. After all, experts cannot even determine ...

Louis Armstrong live in Concert

December 11, 2011 / posted in Videos / No Comments

Louis Armstrong was a major influence on the development of Jazz but many have forgotten him. Not in the sense that they don't recognize him at all but more on how much of a great musician he was. Not to mention, his unique style of singing voice, seemed to be misinterpreted. "Satchmo" was a great ...

Jazz without Horns

November 18, 2011 / posted in Podcasts / No Comments

Who said that Jazz music had to consist of wind instruments to be considered "Jazz." No Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet and so on found here but great innovative stuff. Jazz is Jazz to me and that's why I prepared this 4 set podcast here and to further prove that Jazz sounds great, no matter what ...

A Mini-Jazz special with variety in mind

October 18, 2011 / posted in Podcasts / No Comments

I've been concentrating all my effort on my tribute to Lee Morgan and the "Lee Morgan Project" and veered off my Jazz specials. So to get the listeners back on track, I made a quick mini-Jazz special. I am featuring FOUR Sets of different styles to sort of satisfy everyone and more importantly, to prove ...

Highlights of Charles Mingus “Epitaph”

September 28, 2011 / posted in Videos / No Comments

Charles Mingus, one of the most influential jazz composers of our time, died before he could see his magnum opus performed in its entirety. That's precisely why he called it Epitaph; he says he wrote it for his tombstone. Mingus passed in 1979, leaving behind not only a remarkable legacy but a mess of compositions, recording, ...

The Lee Morgan Project (Part Four-Final)

September 23, 2011 / posted in Podcasts / No Comments

Well, I've reached the end of my personal tribute to trumpeter Lee Morgan. This is Part Four and the Final Part of the "Lee Morgan Project." A chronological presentation of all the albums he produced as a front man. It is an abruptly sad ending and unjustly similar to the sudden end of his life, ...

The Lee Morgan Project (Part Three)

September 2, 2011 / posted in Podcasts / No Comments

In just two years, 1965 and 1966, Lee Morgan recorded 7 albums and of course, they were all great. Having Billy Higgins as his drummer more frequently improved and propelled him further. Wayne Shorter and Jackie Mclean also helped with this new sound which combined with many others helped listeners to focus more on the ...

The Irene Tropical Storm Music Special

August 28, 2011 / posted in Podcasts / Comments Off

It is a little after 5 A.M and Hurricane Irene will be landing on top of New York City in about 4 to 6 hours. It has been losing speed and will be considered a Tropical Storm when it enters New York harbor. Nevertheless, it is packing a big punch and will have a strong ...

“Con Alma” with “Manteca” from Denmark 1970

August 20, 2011 / posted in Videos / Comments Off

These two videos are from a 1970 Dizzy Gillespie concert in Denmark. It's one of many great DVD's of "Live" performances from Jazz Icons. This one is split into two separate recordings, 1958 and 1970. Purchase it here Sample Liner Notes by Ira Gitler: I started listening to jazz as a pre-teen in the Swing era, ...

The Lee Morgan Project (Part Two)

August 4, 2011 / posted in Podcasts / No Comments

Welcome back, I hope you enjoyed Part one of this "The Lee Morgan Project." If you missed it here is the link. Please remember, this multi-part project is being done in chronological order and this podcast here will deal with the seven albums he recorded from 1960 to 1964. There are three sets in total ...

The Lee Morgan Project (Part One)

July 17, 2011 / posted in Podcasts / No Comments

Since Lee Morgan is my favorite Jazz Trumpet player, I have organized a multi-part series of podcasts.This is my personal tribute to him and I have named it "The Lee Morgan Project." This here particular post and podcast will be Part One and concentrates on his first 8 albums. It ranges from 1956 to 1958. ...

Herbie and Chick (Video)

July 15, 2011 / posted in Videos / No Comments

Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea are two masters of piano and Jazz. Here are three great Duos, one from 1974 and two from 1989. Here are bios of both. Chick Corea: From Miles Davis to Bobby McFerrin, Chick Corea has collaborated with an amazing amount of talents from the modern era. Born in Massachusetts on June ...

A Mini Jazz-Rock Set

June 28, 2011 / posted in Podcasts / No Comments

And it's not totally "All Jazzy", two songs are more "Bluesy" but then, again, Jazz is the Blues. The other five songs contain much Jazz and coordinate it just right with Rock n' Roll. They are not heavy metal at all but were performed by rock bands from the 60's. This 50 plus minute set ...

Three Legends Together and Live Broadcast

June 2, 2011 / posted in Live Recordings / No Comments

I thought it was necessary to make a quick live broadcast on my Cubanology Blogtalkradio link of three Jazz legends who managed to play together and live in 1962. They were already in their 60's but sounded like they were 20 years younger. I suggest everyone to purchase this great CD Album of the "Live" ...

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