In rotation during lockdown, The Golden Striker by Ron Carter, recorded July 20, 2002. Carter is the most regal bassist in jazz history.
In Rotation During Lockdown: In a Crowd by the Modern Jazz Quartet
In rotation during lockdown, In a Crowd by the Modern Jazz Quartet, recorded at the Monterey Jazz Festival, 1963. The album features John Lewis, Milt Jackson, Percy Heath, and Connie Kay.
In Rotation During Lockdown: Smoking in Seattle Live at The Pent House
In rotation during lockdown, Smokin’ In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse (1966), by Wes Montgomery and the Wynton Kelly Trio. Recorded April 14 & 21 1966 at The Penthouse.
In Rotation During Lockdown: Eliane Elias Plays Jobim
In rotation during lockdown, Eliane Elias Plays Jobim. My Favorite female Jazz pianist. Eliane is from Brazil and not surprisingly concentrates on samba music, on this album especially.
In Rotation During Lockdown: Rock Instrumental Classics, Vol. 4: Soul
In rotation during lockdown, Rock Instrumental Classics, Vol. 4: Soul, featuring Green Onions, Soul Twist, Last Night, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, El Watusi, Watermelon Man, and Viva Tirado Part I.
In Rotation During Lockdown: Soul Station, Hank Mobley
In rotation during lockdown, Soul Station by Hank Mobley, with Art Blakey, Wynton Kelly and Paul Chambers, a top five all-time tenor sax based quartet.
In Rotation During Lockdown: Johnnie B. Bad, Johnnie Johnson
In rotation during lockdown, Johnnie B. Bad by Johnnie Johnson. Johnnie Johnson was a piano stalwart and writer for Chuck Berry.
In Rotation During Lockdown: 5 by Monk by 5, Thelonious Monk
In rotation during lockdown, 5 by Monk by 5, Thelonious Monk. This album has my favorite version of my favorite jazz composition, Straight No Chaser, by my favorite jazz artist, Thelonious Monk, and one of my half dozen, all-time favorite small-group jazz combos: Monk, Charlie Rouse, Thad Jones, Sam Jones, and Art Taylor. The album […]
In Rotation During Lockdown: Miles Davis, Round About Midnight
In rotation during lockdown, Miles Davis, Round About Midnight. Here is one of my favorite jazz albums of all time, Miles Davis’ Round About Midnight. Red Garland was the pianist in the group. Enjoy!
In Rotation During Lockdown: Red Garland Trio at the Prelude
In rotation during lockdown, Red Garland Trio at the Prelude.