Pianist Eric Reed has released several excellent albums devoted to the compositions of Thelonious Monk. Here he is performing solo. Posted by Zycopolis TV
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Teddy Wilson, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa
Together again, but without Bossman Benny Goodman, whom they probably did not miss very much, although he did help make them famous. Both Lionel and Gene were flamboyant personalities as well as remarkable virtuosos, but self-effacing Teddy certainly benefited from the leg-up. This is all happening circa 1971, with Mel Torme doing the introduction, on…
Jazz at the Philharmonic, circa 1967
Clark Terry, James Moody, Zoot Sims, and Dizzy Gillespie lead off a full-length BBC presentation of JATP, back in the day when jazz musicians still wore tuxes to a gig. The first 40 minutes are the best. Then R&B vocalist T-bone Walker shows up, which was not really a good idea. Pianist Teddy Wilson is…
Thelonious Monk Live In Berlin 1969—Ellington Salute
https://youtu.be/MGbLRaaqrCc I’m not sure why Monk played four tunes associated with the Ellington band—“Satin Doll,” “Sophisticated Lady,” “Caravan,” and “Solitude,” followed by Monk’s own “In a Crepuscule with Nellie,” (and then an awkward blues featuring Joe Turner, a pianist unknown to me), but I’m glad he did. Posted by Sergio Balint
Dave Douglas & Joe Lovano Sound Prints Quintet—“Power Ranger”
Trumpeter Dave Douglas frequently waxes too “experimental” for my taste (because who needs to listen to something new?). But I like this. With Joe Lovano, sax, Lawrence Fields, piano, Linda Oh, bass, and Joey Baron on drums. From the 2012 Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival. Posted by bobylyn
MONK’estra Big Band—“Oska T”
John Beasley Conductor/Arranger, definitely takes his time to get to the melody, but once he does the sound makes the wait worth while. Here’s the line-up: SAX: Bob Sheppard, Jeff Driskill, Justo Almario, Tom Luer, Tommy Peterson TRUMPET: Bijon Watson, Willie Murillo, Ray Monterio, Brian Swartz, Gabe Johnson TROMBONE: Francisco Torres, Wendell Kelly, Steve Hughes,…
Tony Malaby, William Parker, & Nasheet Waits—“Tamarindo”
Live from Sound It Out at the Greenwich House Music School, July 31, 2013. Parker is on bass and Waits on drums. Posted by Scott Friedlander All jazz videos here
Ella Fitzgerald & Joe Pass—Hannover 1975
Over one hour, although Ella doesn’t show until almost half way through. Also, she sings “Nature Boy” twice. Apparently, this was a “live recording”. Anyway, amazing audio for a 40-year-old TV show. Enjoy! Posted by RochestersEarl All jazz videos here
Roy Haynes David Kikoski John Patitucci—“Trinkle Tinkle”
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Piotr Wyleżoł Trio—”Skippy”
Piotr Wyleżoł, piano, Michał Barański, bass, and Pedro Segundo, drums, Appearing at Ronnie Scott’s Oct. 12, 2012. Posted by Piotr Wyleżoł