Kenny Dorham Played Blue Bossa in the Bronx
In the years since his death in 1972 from kidney disease, Kenny Dorham has become one of those artists who are famous for not having been famous—for being underrated.
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Sun Ra’s Astonishing 1970s Gig Finds Him in Full Flight
The relentless determination in the face of indifference and poverty makes celebratory gigs like this one from Sun Ra hard-won and vital now.
Bill Evans’ ‘Morning Glory’ and ‘Inner Spirit’ Spotlight His Final Jazz Trios
These now-official Buenos Aires concert recordings from 1973 and 1979 capture the great jazz pianist Bill Evans with each of his final trios.
Charles Mingus at His Unruly, Instigative Peak on ‘The Lost Album From Ronnie Scott’s’
Charles Mingus’ The Lost Album From Ronnie Scott’s is right there next to his most blistering records from the 1960s. It’s that good.
Bill Evans, Eddie Gomez, and Jack DeJohnette Are ‘Live at Ronnie Scott’s’
Legendary pianist Bill Evans with a trio not often recorded with Eddie Gomez on bass and Jack DeJohnette on drums live in London's famed club.
Nat King Cole Says to ‘Straighten Up and Fly Right’
Straighten Up and Fly Right reveals Nat King Cole's talents as a pianist and bandleader.
Eric Dolphy: Musical Prophet: The Expanded 1963 New York Studio Sessions
An exploratory few sessions from late in Eric Dolphy's life show him expanding in both expansive and intimate ways.