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Wayne Shorter (1933-2023): An Appreciation

Wayne Shorter (1933-2023): An Appreciation

Most may not put Wayne Shorter on the level of Sonny Rollins or John Coltrane, but I do. When surveying the impact he made over 50 years, it’s hard not to.

How the Dr. John-Led ‘Bluesiana’ Sequel Somehow Matched the Original

How the Dr. John-Led ‘Bluesiana’ Sequel Somehow Matched the Original

‘Bluesiana II’ arrived 30 years ago missing a key figure from the band’s all-star lineup in the recently deceased Art Blakey. I didn’t have high hopes.

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Lee Morgan – ‘I Called Him Morgan’ (2017, DVD)

‘I Called Him Morgan’ is a compelling, up-close documentary chronicling of the self-destructive lifestyle of jazz prodigy Lee Morgan.

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Cannonball Adderley with Milt Jackson – Things Are Getting Better (1958; 2013 reissue)

For all the times that “all-star” dates have let us down, the fault of a basic incompatibility that transcends anyone’s inherent fame, Things Are Getting Better features a pairing that utterly works. You May Also Like: Ornette Coleman – ‘Genesis of Genius: The Contemporary Albums’ (1958-59; 2022 reissue) Michael GregoryRead More

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Desert Island Discs: Blue Note Records Edition

Our newest Desert Island Discs poll delves into one of jazz music’s signature labels, as we’re castaway to the isle of Blue Note. You May Also Like: Blue Note at 80: Revelatory Reissues From Kenny Burrell, Andrew Hill + Others Lee Morgan – ‘I Called Him Morgan’ (2017, DVD) MilesRead More

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Ralph Peterson – The Duality Perspective (2012)