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Sonny Stitt (tenorsax)

Sonny Stitt (tenorsax)

Sonny Stitt (1924 – 1982) was one of the best altosax artists in the Charlie Parker tradition, but when he took up the tenorsax around 1950, he became one of the strongest and most enthusiastic performers on this instrument… … Read entire article »

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Frank Morgan

Frank Morgan

Frank Morgan (1933 – 2007) was one of the greatest modern altosax talents, believed possibly to be Bird’s successor, but ended up by spending most of his life in jail. … Read entire article »

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Don Ferrara

Don Ferrara

Don Ferrara (1928 – 2011) was a white trumpeter of the “cool” school, mostly known for his work with Lee Konitz and the Gerry Mulligan Concert Band, but disappeared early from view. … Read entire article »

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Clifford Brown

Clifford Brown

Clifford Brown (1930 – 1956) was one of the greatest trumpeters of modern jazz and in jazz history, a true genius who brought his instrument to new heights, a magnificent improviser who could play anything without limits, but whose life ended so prematurely in a car crash. … Read entire article »

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Charlie Parker (part 2 – 1952-55)

Charlie Parker (part 2 – 1952-55)

Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker (1920 – 1955) (Part 2: 1952-55) was the creator of modern jazz, an incredible performer on his altosax, a living legend, the Icaros whose wings burned when he flew too high. … Read entire article »

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Chuck Wayne

Chuck Wayne

Chuck Wayne (1923 – 1997) was one of the very talented guitar players who participated in early bebop as well as other jazz styles and became particularly known for his work with pianist George Shearing in the early fifties. … Read entire article »

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Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole (1917–1965) was a superstar in the popular world of singing, and will never be forgotten for hisvocal accomplishment, but as a paradox this overshadowed the fact that he was one of the greatest jazz pianists ever. Download The PIANO of Nat King Cole (PDF-file) … Read entire article »

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