How was 2021 for jazz musicians? Let’s reflect back and list out what were, according to me, the five best jazz albums released during the year. Dear Love – Jazzmeia Horn and Her Noble Force September 2021 / Empress Legacy Records ELR001 / US Dear Love is the third and most ambitious album by Jazzmeia Horn. Her … Continue reading The Best Jazz Albums Released in 2021
Ever since its birth, jazz music has continuously evolved into various subgenres. The American record label Blue Note Records, which got established in 1939, played a significant role in this evolution. The company is a landmark in jazz music and has an extensive song catalog that includes many acclaimed jazz standards. Their new release Re:imagined … Continue reading A Collective of Musicians Re:imagined the Blue Note Catalogue
Trumpeter Lee Morgan was only 19 years old when he led the recording of his Blue Note original album titled The Cooker. The album is a demonstration of Morgan’s early bop-oriented influence and contains improvisation that communicates to the listener. He is playing with a kind of youthful enthusiasm and spontaneity. Morgan plays exceptionally well … Continue reading Youthful Enthusiasm: The Cooker by Lee Morgan
Just Coolin’ is the result of a unique but short-lived ensemble of The Jazz Messengers collective. Originally founded and led by drummer Art Blakey, The Jazz Messengers knew many changes. “Stability can be elusive for even the most successful jazz ensembles,” author Bob Blumenthal wrote. In 1959, Hank Mobley, an alumnus of the band, replaced … Continue reading Just Coolin’ With Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
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