Earl Coleman
Earl Coleman (1925–1995) was a fine singer, known particularly for his “Dark Shadows” with Bird in 1947, but his fascinating deep voice can be heard in many recording sessions in the fifties and sixties… … Read entire article »
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Don Redman
Don Redman (1900 – 1964) was one of the most important arrangers and band leaders of the 1920s and 1930s, also a competent reed player, but it should not be forgotten that his vocal efforts were highly original and enjoyable… … Read entire article »
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Walter Fuller
Walter Fuller (1910 – 2003) was a fine and hot swing trumpeter and vocalist, mostly known for his long time work with the Earl Hines orchestra in the thirties and early forties but left jazz much too early… … Read entire article »
Ovie Alston
Ovie Alston (1905 – 1989) was a fine trumpeter with the Claude Hopkins orchestra in the thirties, but he was also a very personal singer… … Read entire article »
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Your Guide to the Treasures of Vintage Jazz
Dear jazz friends all over the world, Jan Evensmo was the founder of Jazzarcheology.com, a guide to the treasures of Vintage Jazz. Unfortunately, our dear Jazz Archeologist passed away the 4th of February 2024.