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This is the grave of Buddy Rich. Born in Brooklyn in 1917, Bernard Rich began drumming at a young age. He was one of the second wave of Jewish musicians.
This is the grave of J.J. Johnson. Born in 1924 in Indianapolis, James Louis Johnson, or J.J. as he would be known throughout his life, started playing music as a.
This is the grave of Zoot Sims. Born in 1923 in Inglewood, California, John Sims grew up in a performing family. Both of his parents were vaudeville performers. His older.
This is the grave of Lee Konitz. Born in 1927 in Chicago, Konitz grew up in a Jewish family. His parents had immigrated from Austria and Russia. The family still.
One of the most fun shows I've seen in awhile was Rhett Miller of Old 97s play a solo show at the Askew in Providence about two weeks ago. I.
We lost Ahmad Jamal yesterday. I will have more to say during the next issue of Music Notes. But for now, let's watch this live show from 1971. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RAena9F9oSE
Damn......the last I heard, Shorter was real healthy. But at 89, it doesn't take much. Absolute legend, one of the great saxophonists and composers of all time. His albums of.
Tonight's film is an exceedingly rare one. Rising Tones Cross is a German documentary from 1985 about the New York avant-garde jazz scene. Directed by Ebba Jahn, it features some.