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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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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…
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…
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Bobby Hutcherson Albums: A Listener’s Guide to Modern Jazz’s Most Expansive Vibraphonist
Bobby Hutcherson arrived in New York at a moment when Blue Note’s sound was beginning to stretch beyond hard-bop certainty without…
Thad Jones Albums: A Listener’s Guide to One of Jazz’s Great Architects
Thad Jones is one of those rare musicians whose work you probably know long before you know his name. You’ve heard…
Jazz at the Super Bowl – The Good Old Days!
For most viewers today, the Super Bowl halftime show means pop spectacle: global stars, elaborate staging, and tightly choreographed medleys designed…
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