Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels.com One essential jazz album is Clifford Brown and Max Roach (1954). This album was more than its title shows forth – it included George Morrow (bass), Harold Land (tenor sax), and Ritchie Powell (piano). The group was led by Clifford Brown on trumpet and Max Roach on drums. You … Continue reading Essentials: Clifford Brown and Max Roach (1954)
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Legends: Thelonious Monk
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com How does one choose “the best of”, “the most important”, or any such descriptor to capture the essence of a legend? Guess what – I haven’t a clue. For much of my adult life, I have usually gone with “the best of”, even with the knowledge that each person has … Continue reading Legends: Thelonious Monk
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