Jazz & Blues Lounge

I was doing some more noodling around online and found something that NPR has put together for your fledgling jazz folks out there.  You can click HERE for their “Basic Jazz Library.”  It appears to be a series of articles or blogs that goes back to 2005.  What struck me is that the first record on the list is Cannonball Adderly’s “Somethin’ Else” which is one of my all-time favorites
Cannonball was one of those guys who was all over the place during the 50s but not nearly enough people know his name.  They know Miles and they know Coltrane, Mingus …read more

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First off, I wanted to write to all of you great readers out there and tell you that I am most thankful on this Thanksgiving for all of you.  I love writing in this blog and talking about this kind of music.  It isn’t always easy.  Sometimes coming up with something to write about is the most difficult part of my entire day.  But I am grateful for the outlet and for regular readers like Chip and others.
So, I know this is a bit late, but I do hope all of you have a great holiday and weekend.  I hope …read more

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