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Ron Carter albums: Inside one of the Largest Discographies in Jazz History
There’s no shortage of prolific artists in music history, but only one holds the Guinness World Record for the most recorded jazz bassist of all time; that distinction belongs to Ron Carter. With thousands of recording credits across more than six decades, Carter’s discography is…
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Clifford Jordan Albums: The Essential Guide to a Powerful and Enduring Modern Jazz Voice
Clifford Jordan’s tenor does not rely on flash.The tone is firm but never rigid, weighty without…
Cab Calloway Songs: The Essential Guide to His Most Legendary Swing Classics
Cab Calloway’s songs were never built for stillness.They move—rhythmically, vocally, theatrically. Even when the tempo relaxes,…
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Booker Ervin Albums: A Listener’s Guide to Fire, Form, and the “Book” Series
Booker Ervin’s tenor sound does not ease into a room.It enters directly—dry in tone, firm at the center, edged with urgency…
Al Cohn Albums: A Listener’s Guide to Swing-Bred Cool and Quiet Mastery
Al Cohn rarely pursued the spotlight directly. Across decades of studio work, band arranging, and small-group recording, his presence was felt…
Don Cherry Albums: A Listener’s Guide to Jazz’s Most Open-Ended Traveler
Don Cherry’s career rarely followed a fixed path. From early work beside Ornette Coleman to later recordings shaped by African, Asian,…
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