The Complete Louis Armstrong Columbia and RCA Studio Sessions 1946-1966 (Mosaic Records Limited Edition. Review by Leonard Weinreich) This Mosaic collection, limited to 3,500 copies worldwide, chronicles two fascinating decades of Louis […]
Alyn Shipton – The Art of Jazz: A Visual History (Imagine! Publishing. 256 pp. Book review by Leonard Weinreich) In this sumptuous book, jazz historian, broadcaster and double-bassist Alyn Shipton celebrates the […]
Peggy Lee – The Capitol Transcriptions 1946-1949 (Capitol/Universal. Download review by Leonard Weinreich) 72 restricted Capitol Transcriptions from the 40s constitute a lavish banquet for Peggy Lee admirers. However, if you’re the […]
Tricotism (Craig Milverton/ Sandy Suchodolski/ Nigel Price) – Nostalgia (Nervy CD002, available via Bandcamp. CD Review by Leonard Weinreich) No shame here. And no pretence. The inspiration for Nostalgia is announced upfront: […]
Digby Fairweather – Notes From A Jazz Life (Acrobat ADDCD3322. Double CD. Review by Leonard Weinreich) Thirty-three tracks over two CDs performed by various combinations of artists include John Barnes, Roy Williams, […]
Art Themen – Thane & The Villeins (Hadleigh Jazz Records. CD review by Leonard Weinreich) In the good ol’ days of American legend, when men sported hand-painted ties and automobiles sprouted fins, […]
Erroll Garner – Campus Concert (Mack Avenue Octave Music. MA1162. CD review by Leonard Weinreich) The elf-like Erroll Garner was engulfed by myth: couldn’t read music; in 1947, was the first piano […]
John Bailey – Can You Imagine? (Freedom Road Records FRR 001. CD review by Leonard Weinreich) No hidden sub-text here: the brand name on the label yells it shamelessly. Ever since the […]
Nat ‘King’ Cole – Hittin’ The Ramp: The Early Years Seven CDs comprising 183 tracks recorded between 1936-43. Produced for release by Zev Feldman, George Klabin, Will Friedwald, Seth Berg, Jordan Taylor […]
Gradischnig/Fishwick/Raible/Antoniou/Home – Mo Is On: The Music of Elmo Hope Vol 2 (Trio Records TR604. CD review by Leonard Weinreich) Jazz is haunted by tragic ghosts: giants like Bix, Christian, Blanton, Bird and […]
