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Phil Urso
Phil Urso (1925 – 2008) was one of the most talented white tenorsax players of the ‘cool’ school, playing with Elliott Lawrence and Woody Herman orchestra, later known for his work with Chet Baker… … Read entire article »
George Matthews
George Matthews (1912 – 1982) was an active and personal trombone player in the thirties and forties, mostly known for his work with Tiny Bradshaw, Willie Bryant and Chick Webb. … Read entire article »
Michel Warlop
Michel Warlop (1911 – 1947) was a great jazz violin artist, one of the greatest French jazz musicians of the vintage era, but passed away much too early from a tough life… … Read entire article »
Lorraine Geller
Lorraine Geller (1928 – 1958) was an excellent jazz piano artist, one of the best beboppers on the West Coast, but died suddenly from heart failure, so young… … Read entire article »
Willie “The Lion” Smith
Willie “The Lion” Smith (1897 – 1973) was one of the earliest piano giants of jazz, an original artist and composer, though mostly known for his many solo performances after the age of fifty. … Read entire article »
Sonny Stitt (altosax)
Sonny Stitt (1924–1982) was one of the very best altosax artists in the Charlie Parker tradition, but the comparison was a dark shadow, a strait jacket rather than an honour, forcing him to demonstrate, particularly in the fifties, that he was his own personality with great artistic capabilities… … Read entire article »
Your Guide to the Treasures of Vintage Jazz
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