Sonny Rollins Volume One
adminAt the end of 1956 Sonny Rollins ended his six-year period of recording at Prestige Records, and he proceeded to record prolifically for the next two years for a variety…
Read MoreSam Rivers: Fuchsia Swing Song
In the autumn of 1964 tenor saxophonist Sam Rivers spent two months on tour with the Miles Davis quintet. This was the group that, with the addition of Wayne Shorter,…
Read MoreCharlie Rouse: Bossa Nova Bacchanal
I love bossa jazz, but let’s face it, during the early 1960s there were so many instrumental boss nova albums cut that it’s sometimes hard to get enthusiastic when yet…
Read More10 Blue Note Records You May Not Know
by Marshall Bowden Many record collectors and jazz fans will tell you that there are really no obscure Blue Note records because, during its 80 year history, more ink has…
Read MoreSusheela Raman: Ghost Gamelan
Susheela Raman doesn’t think much of borders. Born in London to South Indian parents but raised in Australia, her musical career has been all about bringing together people, cultures, ideas,…
Read MoreSusheela Raman: Music For Crocodiles
Susheela Raman is one in a line of Indian performers who have sought to bring the traditional aspects of the music of their heritage into a satisfying mix with popular…
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