Saturday, August 29, 2026
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Ray Anderson • Funkorific
With this project, the LAPIS LAZULI BAND, Ray Anderson turns to the blues, and he does it in his own unmistakable way: jazzy, funky, and with a lot of fun. He is congenially assisted by the legendary Amina (Claudine Myers), ex-member in the bands of Anthony Braxton, Charlie Haden, Muhal Richard Abrams, Greg Osby, and Henry Threadgill and formerly prominently featured in Lester Bowie's New York Organ Ensemble. The band is completed by Jerome Harris and Tommy Campbell, both known for their work with Sonny Rollins, and bass player Lonnie Plaxico, once one of the leading figures of the M-Base scene.
About Ray Anderson:
"The most prominent trombonist of his generation." (Gene Seymour, NY Newsday)
"Anderson is a true and total original." (Fred Bouchard, Jazz Times)
"He can laze a loose-limbed legato line with the insouciance of a Vic Dickenson or provide locomotive tailgaiting with the urgency of a Kid Ory, delve into deft vocalization with the fluency of a Mangelsdorff, bend notes bluesily a la Lawrence Brown, or offer a sense of humor amid stuttering articulation reminiscent of Dicky Wells." Art Lange
The mark of a great artist has always been to go beyond technical excellence and impart a personal vision - a sense of style and self-expression that is indelibly his own. Among modern jazz musicians, no one rises to that standard more than trombonist Ray Anderson, whose sublime mastery of the tricks of his trade is equaled by the bountiful spirit he pours into his one-of-a kind sound. The man who wrote If I Ever Had a Home It Was a Slide Trombone, one of his many original compositions, has inhabited every nook and cranny of his horn. Described by critic Gary Giddins as "one of the most compellingly original trombonists," he is by turns a supremely lyrical player and bold texturalist, a warmly natural-sounding soloist and footloose innovator. Broadening the trombone's sonic scope with his extended techniques, brilliantly unconventional use of the plunger mute and demonstrative vocal-like tones, he played a major role in reawakening interest in the instrument in the '80s.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Kai Winding-J.J. Johnson-Bennie Green • Kai And Jay, Bennie Green With Strings
Review by Scott Yanow
Two
unrelated session are combined on this CD reissue of an LP. Trombonist
Bennie Green is heard on four ballads from 1952 while backed by a rhythm
section and six strings. However, the more significant selections are
eight songs that for the first time matched together trombonists J.J.
Johnson and Kai Winding in a quintet. The Johnson and Winding group
would be quite popular during the next two years and, listening to the
colorful and melodic versions of such tunes as "How Long Has This Been
Going On," "Dinner for One," and "We'll Be Together Again," it is easy
to see why.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/kai-and-jay-bennie-green-with-strings-mw0000654635
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Reseña de Scott Yanow
Dos
sesiones no relacionadas se combinan en esta reedición en CD de un LP.
El trombonista Bennie Green se escucha en cuatro baladas de 1952
mientras está respaldado por una sección rítmica y seis cuerdas. Sin
embargo, las selecciones más significativas son ocho canciones que por
primera vez emparejaron a los trombonistas J. J. Johnson y Kai Winding
en un quinteto. El grupo Johnson y Winding sería bastante popular
durante los próximos dos años y, escuchando las versiones coloridas y
melódicas de canciones como "How Long Has This Been Going On"," Dinner
for One " y "We'll Be Together Again", es fácil ver por qué.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/kai-and-jay-bennie-green-with-strings-mw0000654635
Friday, August 14, 2026
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Ted And Dick Nash • The Brothers Nash
Ted Nash
Monday, August 3, 2026
Bennie Green • Back On The Scene
Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
It's
evident from the opening pair of Latin-flavored performances that Back
on the Scene is one of Bennie Green's most diverse efforts. Green's
warm, supple tone and fondness for swinging, bop-influenced mainstream
jazz and jump blues hasn't disappeared; he's just found new facets in
his style. The infectious Latin rhythms on Cole Porter's "I Love You"
and "Melba's Mood" are welcome, as is "You're Mine You," which showcases
Green's sensitive ballad style. Reviving the standard "Just Friends"
emphasizes the trombonist's ties to big band and bop, particularly
through tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse's strong solos. The jumping
"Bennie Plays the Blues" and "Green Street" are also terrific, finding
Green, Rouse and pianist Joe Knight trading full-bodied solos. Even with
this vast array of styles, Back on the Scene retains all the
good-natured spirit and humor of his earlier Prestige albums.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/back-on-the-scene-mw0000471885
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Reseña de Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Es
evidente por el par inicial de actuaciones con sabor latino que Back on
the Scene es uno de los esfuerzos más diversos de Bennie Green. El tono
cálido y flexible de Green y su afición por el jazz mainstream y el
jump blues con influencias del swing y el bop no han desaparecido; acaba
de encontrar nuevas facetas en su estilo. Los contagiosos ritmos
latinos de "I Love You" y "Melba's Mood" de Cole Porter son bienvenidos,
al igual que "You're Mine You", que muestra el sensible estilo de
balada de Green. Revivir el estándar "Just Friends" enfatiza los lazos
del trombonista con la big band y el bop, particularmente a través de
los fuertes solos del saxofonista tenor Charlie Rouse. Los saltadores
"Bennie Plays the Blues" y "Green Street" también son fabulosos,
encontrando a Green, Rouse y al pianista Joe Knight intercambiando solos
con mucho cuerpo. Incluso con esta amplia gama de estilos, Back on the
Scene conserva todo el espíritu afable y el humor de sus álbumes
anteriores de Prestige.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/back-on-the-scene-mw0000471885
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Harold Betters & Slide Hampton • Harold Betters Meets Slide Hampton
Harold Betters Biography by Ron Wynn
Fine swing and big band trombonist, well schooled in all the tricks of the trade, among them vocal effects, flashy phrasing and rapid-fire lines. He was also an excellent section player, and handled bop as well. Betters recorded a number of albums in the early and mid-'60s, one a surprising two-trombone date with Slide Hampton in 1965.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/harold-betters-mn0000665637#biography
Slide Hampton BSlide Hampton was a fine trombonist and arranger from the start of his career in the mid-'50s, keeping the tradition of bop alive in both his playing and his writing. After working with Buddy Johnson (1955-1956) and Lionel Hampton, he became an important force in Maynard Ferguson's excellent big band of 1957-1959. He led octets in the '60s with such sidemen as Freddie Hubbard and George Coleman. After traveling to Europe with Woody Herman in 1968, Hampton settled overseas where he stayed very active. After returning to the U.S. in 1977, he led his World of Trombones (which features nine trombonists), played in a co-op quintet called Continuum, and was involved in several Dizzy Gillespie tribute projects, and released albums for Telarc in the '90s. Slide Hampton died on November 18, 2021 in Orange, New Jersey; he was 89 years old.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/slide-hampton-mn0000748827#biography
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Biografía de Harold Betters por Ron Wynn
Trombonista fino de swing y big band, bien instruido en todos los trucos del oficio, entre ellos efectos vocales, fraseos llamativos y líneas rápidas. También fue un excelente jugador de sección, y también manejó bop. Betters grabó varios álbumes a principios y mediados de los 60, uno de ellos una sorprendente cita con dos trombones con Slide Hampton en 1965.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/harold-betters-mn0000665637#biography
Slide Hampton BSlide Hampton fue un excelente trombonista y arreglista desde el comienzo de su carrera a mediados de los 50, manteniendo viva la tradición del bop tanto en su interpretación como en su composición. Después de trabajar con Buddy Johnson (1955-1956) y Lionel Hampton, se convirtió en una fuerza importante en la excelente big band de Maynard Ferguson de 1957-1959. Dirigió octetos en los años 60 con acompañantes como Freddie Hubbard y George Coleman. Después de viajar a Europa con Woody Herman en 1968, Hampton se estableció en el extranjero, donde permaneció muy activo. Después de regresar a los EE. UU. en 1977, dirigió su Mundo de Trombones (que presenta a nueve trombonistas), tocó en un quinteto cooperativo llamado Continuum, participó en varios proyectos tributo a Dizzy Gillespie y lanzó álbumes para Telarc en los años 90. Slide Hampton murió el 18 de noviembre de 2021 en Orange, Nueva Jersey; tenía 89 años.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/slide-hampton-mn0000748827#biography
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Turk Murphy • Favorites
Review from AllMusic (by Scott Yanow):
All of trombonist Turk Murphy's Good Time Jazz recordings of 1947-1952 (all the studio sides he led prior to 1953) are now available on two CDs. The first volume has material from five different sessions and is filled with likable and swinging performances. In addition to the leader, the bands include either Bob Scobey or Don Kinch on trumpet; Bob Helm or Bill Napier on clarinet; and on piano either the legendary Burt Bales, Skip Anderson, or Wally Rose. The music is essentially Dixieland, with some of the highlights being "When My Sugar Walks Down the Street," "Struttin' With Some Barbecue," "Trombone Rag," "Down By the Riverside," and "Cake Walkin' Babies From Home" (the latter has Clare Austin on vocals).
[https://www.allmusic.com/album/turk-murphys-jazz-band-favorites-mw0000651064](https://www.allmusic.com/album/turk-murphys-jazz-band-favorites-mw0000651064)
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Resena de AllMusic (por Scott Yanow):
Todas las grabaciones realizadas por el trombonista Turk Murphy para Good Time Jazz entre 1947 y 1952 (todas las sesiones de estudio que lidero antes de 1953) estan disponibles en dos CD. Este primer volumen contiene material de cinco sesiones diferentes y esta lleno de interpretaciones agradables y llenas de swing. Ademas del lider, los grupos incluyen a Bob Scobey o Don Kinch en trompeta, Bob Helm o Bill Napier en clarinete, y al legendario Burt Bales, Skip Anderson o Wally Rose en piano. La musica es esencialmente dixieland y entre los momentos mas destacados se encuentran "When My Sugar Walks Down the Street", "Struttin' With Some Barbecue", "Trombone Rag", "Down By the Riverside" y "Cake Walkin' Babies From Home", esta ultima con la voz de Clare Austin.
[https://www.allmusic.com/album/turk-murphys-jazz-band-favorites-mw0000651064](https://www.allmusic.com/album/turk-murphys-jazz-band-favorites-mw0000651064)
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Bennie Green • The Swingin'est
Biography by Ron Wynn
A
capable bebop soloist despite his style having firm swing-era roots,
Bennie Green was a major trombonist and bandleader in the 1940s, '50s,
and '60s. His sound and tone were large and round, and his approach was
heavily influenced by traditionalists like Trummy Young. Green's solos
were enjoyable and always well-executed, but he was never as ambitious
in his playing as latter-day trombonists like J.J. Johnson or Curtis
Fuller.
Green had a musical background: one of his brothers
played tenor sax with Roy Eldridge's band. He studied at the famous Du
Sable High School in Chicago under Capt. Walt Dyett, then began playing
professionally with local groups. Budd Johnson recommended Green to Earl
Hines in the early '40s, and he worked with Hines until 1948 (except
for two-year stint in the Army). Green played with Gene Ammons for a
short time, then with Charlie Ventura in the late '40s and early '50s.
He toured with Hines again from 1951 until 1953.
Green led his
own combo in the '50s and '60s, often playing with either Charlie Rouse
or Jimmy Forrest. He also worked with Sonny Clark, Paul Chambers, Sarah
Vaughan, Ike Quebec, Booker Ervin, and Elvin Jones. Green performed and
recorded with Duke Ellington in 1968, playing on his second sacred
concert. He settled in Las Vegas in the late '60s, working in hotel
bands. Green was also featured on recordings made at the Newport in New
York festival in the early '70s. He recorded as a leader for Jubilee,
Prestige, Blue Note, Enrica, Time, and Vee Jay.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bennie-green-mn0000160618/biography
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Bennie Green, un solista de bebop capaz a pesar de que su estilo tiene firmes raíces de la era del swing, fue un importante trombonista y director de banda en las décadas de 1940, 1950 y 1960. Su sonido y su tono eran amplios y redondos, y su enfoque estaba muy influenciado por tradicionalistas como Trummy Young. Los solos de Green eran agradables y siempre estaban bien ejecutados, pero nunca fue tan ambicioso en su forma de tocar como los trombonistas de hoy en día, como J.J. Johnson o Curtis Fuller.
Green dirigió su propio combo en los años 50 y 60, a menudo tocando con Charlie Rouse o Jimmy Forrest. También trabajó con Sonny Clark, Paul Chambers, Sarah Vaughan, Ike Quebec, Booker Ervin y Elvin Jones. Green actuó y grabó con Duke Ellington en 1968, tocando en su segundo concierto sagrado. Se instaló en Las Vegas a finales de los años 60, trabajando en las bandas de los hoteles. Green también apareció en grabaciones realizadas en el festival de Newport, en Nueva York, a principios de los años 70. Grabó como líder para Jubilee, Prestige, Blue Note, Enrica, Time y Vee Jay.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bennie-green-mn0000160618/biography
Bill Harris • The Soul Of Jazz
This a rare and dynamic session, recorded by Rudy van Gelder in 1958, features an amazing All Stars cast. Essentially, it showcases Bill Harris playing alongside Joe Wilder, Bobby Jaspar, Pepper Adams, Eddie Costa, George Duvivier and Art Taylor. These musicians truly display the essence of jazz and hence the album’s title is so very appropriate. The sound even though ripped from a well-loved old vinyl still comes across ‘alive and fresh’ even by today’s standards. The concept of this LP is masterminded by the arrangements and conducting skills of Billy Ver Plank. The choices of tunes are very complimentary and blend well, all the while giving the players plenty of room to solo. Well Recommended.
Generally speaking, the men on the date fall into either a late swing or neo-modern period, as to their particular improvisatory allegiances. Yes, all bear the same "pure" approach to their performance of jazz. Bill Harris, veteran trombone star of the 1940's and the Woody Herman band has been a "preaching" jazzman of great fame for many years. Joe wilder, the early modern trumpet star, sparkles here with his growls, his various muses, and that unbelievably pure bell-tone while blowing a modern cascade of notes. Bobby Jaspar, Belgian import who has come to fame with J.J. Johnson and other combos on both tenor and flute, he is a "wailer" who plays in the Coltrane-Sims tradition these days. Pepper Adams, deserving of his nickname, bursts fierily throughout the proceedings. He is a Detroit export who rose to fame with Kenton, and has recently led his own combo in New York City. Eddie Costa, vibist and pianist once again proves his prowess as a tasty and ever-swinging keyboard man. George Duvivier can only be described as a "Rock" in a rhythm section ... with both beat, intonation, and "life" that are impeccable. Art Taylor, a usually intrepid bopper, illustrates his quieter moods here, lapsing into the more normal "popping" style he has become noted for on two tracks. Basically, the tunes are simple harmonic changes, with tried harmony, open voiced for the horns, and usually ending with the traditional "Amen" chord resolution. The solo-work, in almost every case stays fairly close to the simple diatonic harmonies, yet conveying a combined "preaching" and "funky blues" feel. ~ Extract from Liner Notes by H. Alan Stein.
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Esta es una rara y dinámica sesión, grabada por Rudy van Gelder en 1958, con un asombroso elenco de All Stars. En esencia, muestra a Bill Harris tocando junto a Joe Wilder, Bobby Jaspar, Pepper Adams, Eddie Costa, George Duvivier y Art Taylor. Estos músicos muestran la esencia del jazz y por eso el título del álbum es tan apropiado. El sonido, aunque arrancado de un viejo y querido vinilo, sigue siendo "vivo y fresco" incluso para los estándares de hoy en día. El concepto de este LP se basa en los arreglos y la dirección de Billy Ver Plank. La elección de los temas es muy complementaria y se mezclan bien, al tiempo que dan a los músicos mucho espacio para los solos. Bien recomendado.
En general, los hombres de la fecha caen en un período de swing tardío o neomoderno, en cuanto a sus lealtades particulares de improvisación. Sí, todos tienen el mismo enfoque "puro" en su interpretación del jazz. Bill Harris, veterano trombonista de los años 40 y la banda de Woody Herman ha sido un jazzista "predicador" de gran fama durante muchos años. Joe Wilder, la primera estrella de la trompeta moderna, brilla aquí con sus gruñidos, sus diversas musas y ese increíblemente puro tono de campana mientras sopla una moderna cascada de notas. Bobby Jaspar, importado de Bélgica que ha alcanzado la fama con J.J. Johnson y otros combos tanto en tenor como en flauta, es un "llorón" que toca en la tradición de Coltrane-Sims en estos días. Pepper Adams, merecedor de su apodo, irrumpe con fuerza en todo el proceso. Es un exportador de Detroit que saltó a la fama con Kenton, y recientemente ha dirigido su propio combo en la ciudad de Nueva York. Eddie Costa, vibrafonista y pianista demuestra una vez más su destreza como un sabroso teclista. George Duvivier sólo puede ser descrito como un "Rock" en una sección rítmica... con un ritmo, una entonación y una "vida" impecables. Art Taylor, un intrépido bopper, ilustra aquí sus estados de ánimo más tranquilos, cayendo en el estilo más normal de "popping" por el que se ha hecho famoso en dos temas. Básicamente, las melodías son simples cambios armónicos, con armonía probada, voz abierta para las trompas, y generalmente terminan con la tradicional resolución de acordes "Amen". El trabajo en solitario, en casi todos los casos se mantiene bastante cerca de las simples armonías diatónicas, pero transmitiendo una sensación combinada de "predicación" y "funky blues". ~ Extracto de Liner Notes de H. Alan Stein.
Zoot Sims & Bob Brookmeyer • Stretching Out & Kansas City Sound
His ideas evolved from his own experiences. “I’m not afraid of being called regressive,” he said. “Music can be like love and painting. Just because a song and spirit have been around for awhile doesn’t mean it’s diminished in value.” On these two great 1958 sessions, Brookmeyer and friends revisit some old, swinging Kansas City sounds along with pleasant new tunes. Over-all, there is a wonderful rhythm and feeling replete with good solos that make for very rewarding listening.
Sus ideas evolucionaron a partir de sus propias experiencias. "No tengo miedo de que me llamen regresivo", dijo. "La música puede ser como el amor y la pintura. El hecho de que una canción y un espíritu hayan existido durante un tiempo no significa que su valor haya disminuido." En estas dos grandes sesiones de 1958, Brookmeyer y sus amigos repasan algunos viejos sonidos de Kansas City junto con nuevas y agradables melodías. En general, hay un ritmo maravilloso y un sentimiento repleto de buenos solos que son muy gratificantes.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Melba Liston • Melba Liston and Her 'Bones
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/melba-liston-mn0000404399/biography
Biografía
por Scott Yanow
Excelente trombonista de sección, Melba Liston alcanzó su mayor fama como arreglista, especialmente por sus proyectos con Randy Weston. Creció en California y tocó con la orquesta de Gerald Wilson a partir de 1943. Su grabación más notable como solista fue con Dexter Gordon en 1947. Liston trabajó con Count Basie (1948-1949), la big band de Dizzy Gillespie (1949-1950) y fue telonera de Billie Holiday, pero después pasó unos años alejada de la música. Realizó giras y compuso para la orquesta de Dizzy Gillespie (1956-1957) y visitó Europa con la big band de Quincy Jones (1959), con la que permaneció hasta 1961. Liston se convirtió entonces en arreglista independiente, trabajando en sesiones dirigidas por Weston, Johnny Griffin y Milt Jackson, escribiendo para los estudios, enseñando y tocando ocasionalmente. Un grave derrame cerebral la confinó a una silla de ruedas a partir de 1985, pero Liston siguió escribiendo para varios proyectos de Randy Weston en los años anteriores a su muerte, el 23 de abril de 1999.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Kai Winding • All We Ever Wanted
Fuente: Doug Payne
https://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/kaiwinding
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Wycliffe Gordon • Standards Only
Biography by Rose of Sharon Witmer
Trombone
player Wycliffe Gordon is best known for his work with the Lincoln
Center Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of jazz maestro, Wynton
Marsalis. The versatile trombonist can scat, multi-note, slide, and
plunge, just like he stepped out of the 1930s. Gordon has played with
many jazz luminaries, including Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Henderson, Branford
Marsalis,Lionel Hampton, Tommy Flanagan, and Shirley Horn. His musical
colleagues call him "Pine Cone," since he grew up in the piney woods of
Georgia.
It must have been this Ellington era quality that caught
the ears of jazz educator Wynton Marsalis, who heard Gordon play while
the trumpeter was giving a workshop at Gordon's alma mater, Florida
A&M University. Their fortuitous meeting resulted in Gordon joining
the Wynton Marsalis Septet, as well as the Lincoln Center Jazz
Orchestra, in 1989. As a member of the illustrious band, Gordon
contributed as both musician and composer. Gordon, who like Charles
Mingus says he hears music in his head all the time, has managed to
write some of it down, and then hear it performed all over the world by
the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Whether they know it or not, National
Public Radio fans are familiar with the musician's work: In 1993,
Gordon composed the NPR theme song.
Gordon, an admirer of Louis
Armstrong, J.J. Johnson, and Jack Teagarden, prefers the melodic
approach to playing and composition. The listener can hear that on any
of his outstanding recordings. His first outing was with fellow
trombonist Ron Westray on their 1996 release, Bone Structure. More good
things came with Slidin' Home, recorded in 1999. Joined by Victor
Goines, Eric Reed, Rodney Whitaker, Herlin Riley, Milt Grayson, Joe
Temperley, and Randy Sandke, Gordon really struts his stuff on this one,
showing a wide range of influences from big band to gospel.
The
Search, recorded in 2000, ranges as far and wide as the title suggests,
and includes Gordon holding forth on the didgeridoo. Gordon, whose
father was the pianist at the church the trumpeter grew up in, devotes
himself to his gospel roots on The Gospel Truth, (2000). What You
Dealin' With, (2001), continues in a jazz vein with original
compositions and jazz standards. Gordon's 2002 release We may be his
best yet, as the trombonist collaborates with pianist Eric Reed on jazz
and gospel tunes.
Besides performing and educating at his own
music school in his hometown of Augusta, GA, Gordon has another
important project: writing the score for the Oscar Micheaux 1925 silent
film, Body and Soul. Paul Robeson starred in the movie about race,
religion, and small town life in the South. Gordon drew upon his own
Southern upbringing to produce music from the church, the bars, and the
home, to be performed by the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Gordon has
begun to evidence an interest in vocalizing, something which he says he
plans to do increasingly. The results are sure to be top drawer, as the
exuberant Wycliffe Gordon throws himself into things, body and soul.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/wycliffe-gordon-mn0000960062/biography
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Biografía de Rose de Sharon Witmer
El trombonista Wycliffe Gordon es más conocido por su trabajo con la Orquesta de Jazz del Lincoln Center, bajo la dirección del maestro de jazz, Wynton Marsalis. El versátil trombonista puede hacer scat, multi-notas, deslizarse y zambullirse, tal como lo hizo en los años 30. Gordon ha tocado con muchas luminarias del jazz, como Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Henderson, Branford Marsalis, Lionel Hampton, Tommy Flanagan y Shirley Horn. Sus colegas musicales lo llaman "Pine Cone", ya que creció en los bosques de pinos de Georgia.
Debe haber sido esta cualidad de la época de Ellington la que llamó la atención del educador de jazz Wynton Marsalis, que escuchó a Gordon tocar mientras el trompetista impartía un taller en el alma mater de Gordon, en la Universidad A&M de Florida. Su encuentro fortuito dio lugar a que Gordon se uniera al Septeto Wynton Marsalis, así como a la Orquesta de Jazz del Lincoln Center, en 1989. Como miembro de la ilustre banda, Gordon contribuyó como músico y compositor. Gordon, que al igual que Charles Mingus dice que escucha música en su cabeza todo el tiempo, ha logrado escribir algo de ella, y luego escucharla interpretada en todo el mundo por la Orquesta de Jazz del Lincoln Center. Lo sepan o no, los fanáticos de la Radio Pública Nacional están familiarizados con el trabajo del músico: En 1993, Gordon compuso el tema de la NPR.
Gordon, un admirador de Louis Armstrong, J.J. Johnson y Jack Teagarden, prefiere el enfoque melódico a la interpretación y la composición. El oyente puede escuchar eso en cualquiera de sus grabaciones destacadas. Su primera salida fue con su colega trombonista Ron Westray en su lanzamiento de 1996, Bone Structure. Más cosas buenas vinieron con Slidin' Home, grabado en 1999. Junto a Victor Goines, Eric Reed, Rodney Whitaker, Herlin Riley, Milt Grayson, Joe Temperley, y Randy Sandke, Gordon realmente se pavonea en esta, mostrando un amplio rango de influencias desde la big band hasta el gospel.
La Búsqueda, grabada en el año 2000, se extiende tan lejos como el título sugiere, e incluye a Gordon sosteniendo el didgeridoo. Gordon, cuyo padre era el pianista de la iglesia en la que creció el trompetista, se dedica a sus raíces evangélicas en The Gospel Truth, (2000). What You Dealin' With, (2001), continúa en una línea de jazz con composiciones originales y estándares de jazz. El lanzamiento de Gordon en 2002, We may be his best yet, ya que el trombonista colabora con el pianista Eric Reed en temas de jazz y gospel.
Además de actuar y educar en su propia escuela de música en su ciudad natal de Augusta, GA, Gordon tiene otro proyecto importante: escribir la partitura para la película muda de 1925 de Oscar Micheaux, Body and Soul. Paul Robeson protagonizó la película sobre la raza, la religión y la vida en un pequeño pueblo del sur. Gordon se basó en su propia educación sureña para producir música de la iglesia, los bares y el hogar, para ser interpretada por la Orquesta de Jazz del Lincoln Center. Gordon ha comenzado a evidenciar un interés en la vocalización, algo que dice que planea hacer cada vez más. Los resultados serán sin duda de primer orden, ya que el exuberante Wycliffe Gordon se lanza a las cosas, en cuerpo y alma.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/wycliffe-gordon-mn0000960062/biography
Friday, June 26, 2026
Herbie Harper Quintet • Five Brothers
American trombonist, born 2 July 1920 in Salina, Kansas, and raised in Amarillo, Texas.
After
touring with Charlie Spivak 1944-1947, Harper settled in Hollywood,
playing with Teddy Edwards' quintet and in the big bands of Benny
Goodman 1947, Charlie Barnet 1948, Stan Kenton 1950 and Jerry Gray
1950-1952. In the mid-1950s he led own group, playing West Coast jazz
and making records. From 1955 mainly active as a studio musician for
NBC, but has also recorded with jazz artists such as Benny Carter
(1958), Bob Florence (intermittently 1955-1981).
C:\JORGE\Varios\Varios\Música\Herbie Harper • Herbie Harper Featuring Bud Shank And Bob Gordon
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Después de ir de gira con Charlie Spivak 1944-1947, Harper se instaló en Hollywood, tocando con el quinteto de Teddy Edwards y en las big bands de Benny Goodman 1947, Charlie Barnet 1948, Stan Kenton 1950 y Jerry Gray 1950-1952. A mediados de la década de 1950 dirigió su propio grupo, tocando jazz de la Costa Oeste y grabando discos. A partir de 1955 trabajó principalmente como músico de estudio para la NBC, pero también grabó con artistas de jazz como Benny Carter (1958), Bob Florence (de forma intermitente entre 1955 y 1981).
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Sunday, June 21, 2026
Johnny Colon & Orchestra • Boogaloo Blues
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Bennie Green • Glidin' Along
Biography by Ron Wynn
A capable bebop soloist despite his style having firm swing-era roots, Bennie Green was a major trombonist and bandleader in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s. His sound and tone were large and round, and his approach was heavily influenced by traditionalists like Trummy Young. Green's solos were enjoyable and always well-executed, but he was never as ambitious in his playing as latter-day trombonists like J.J. Johnson or Curtis Fuller.
Green had a musical background: one of his brothers played tenor sax with Roy Eldridge's band. He studied at the famous Du Sable High School in Chicago under Capt. Walt Dyett, then began playing professionally with local groups. Budd Johnson recommended Green to Earl Hines in the early '40s, and he worked with Hines until 1948 (except for two-year stint in the Army). Green played with Gene Ammons for a short time, then with Charlie Ventura in the late '40s and early '50s. He toured with Hines again from 1951 until 1953.
Green led his own combo in the '50s and '60s, often playing with either Charlie Rouse or Jimmy Forrest. He also worked with Sonny Clark, Paul Chambers, Sarah Vaughan, Ike Quebec, Booker Ervin, and Elvin Jones. Green performed and recorded with Duke Ellington in 1968, playing on his second sacred concert. He settled in Las Vegas in the late '60s, working in hotel bands. Green was also featured on recordings made at the Newport in New York festival in the early '70s. He recorded as a leader for Jubilee, Prestige, Blue Note, Enrica, Time, and Vee Jay.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bennie-green-mn0000160618/biography
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Biografía de Ron Wynn
Bennie Green, un solista de bebop capaz a pesar de que su estilo tiene firmes raíces de la era del swing, fue un importante trombonista y director de banda en las décadas de 1940, 1950 y 1960. Su sonido y su tono eran amplios y redondos, y su enfoque estaba muy influenciado por tradicionalistas como Trummy Young. Los solos de Green eran agradables y siempre estaban bien ejecutados, pero nunca fue tan ambicioso en su forma de tocar como los trombonistas de hoy en día, como J.J. Johnson o Curtis Fuller.
Green tenía antecedentes musicales: uno de sus hermanos tocaba el saxo tenor en la banda de Roy Eldridge. Estudió en la famosa Du Sable High School de Chicago con el capitán Walt Dyett, y luego empezó a tocar profesionalmente con grupos locales. Budd Johnson recomendó a Green a Earl Hines a principios de los años 40, y trabajó con Hines hasta 1948 (a excepción de un periodo de dos años en el ejército). Green tocó con Gene Ammons durante un corto periodo de tiempo, y luego con Charlie Ventura a finales de los años 40 y principios de los 50. Volvió a salir de gira con Hines desde 1951 hasta 1953.
Green dirigió su propio combo en los años 50 y 60, a menudo tocando con Charlie Rouse o Jimmy Forrest. También trabajó con Sonny Clark, Paul Chambers, Sarah Vaughan, Ike Quebec, Booker Ervin y Elvin Jones. Green actuó y grabó con Duke Ellington en 1968, tocando en su segundo concierto sagrado. Se instaló en Las Vegas a finales de los años 60, trabajando en las bandas de los hoteles. Green también apareció en grabaciones realizadas en el festival de Newport, en Nueva York, a principios de los años 70. Grabó como líder para Jubilee, Prestige, Blue Note, Enrica, Time y Vee Jay.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bennie-green-mn0000160618/biography
Friday, June 19, 2026
Bennie Green • Walking Down
Review
by Scott Yanow
The third of Bennie Green's three Prestige albums from 1955-1956 features the personable trombonist in a quintet with the young tenor-saxophonist Eric Dixon (here showing a strong Paul Gonsalves influence), and an obscure but swinging rhythm section (composed of pianist Lloyd Mayers, bassist Sonny Wellesley, and drummer Bill English). The solos are colorful if occasionally stumbling, and the arrangements of the four standards and Green's "East of the Little Big Horn" have their share of surprises; "Walkin'" and "The Things We Did Last Summer" are taken at two different tempos while "It's You or No One," normally a ballad, really cooks.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/walking-down-mw0000313105
Reseña
por Scott Yanow
El tercero de los tres álbumes Prestige de Bennie Green de 1955-1956 presenta al simpático trombonista en un quinteto con el joven tenor-saxofonista Eric Dixon (que aquí muestra una fuerte influencia de Paul Gonsalves), y una sección rítmica oscura pero con mucho swing (compuesta por el pianista Lloyd Mayers, el bajista Sonny Wellesley y el baterista Bill English). Los solos son coloridos, aunque a veces tropiecen, y los arreglos de los cuatro estándares y de "East of the Little Big Horn" de Green tienen su cuota de sorpresas; "Walkin'" y "The Things We Did Last Summer" se toman a dos tempos diferentes, mientras que "It's You or No One", normalmente una balada, realmente se cocina.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/walking-down-mw0000313105