When it comes to the most famous jazz albums of all time, the trumpet may be slightly eclipsed by the sheer number of saxophone and piano-led offerings. That doesn’t mean, though, that there aren’t a big chunk of jazz trumpet albums which should be required listening for every fan out there, as we’ll see in …
When you think of the classic John Coltrane sound — soaring, spiritual, searching — it’s impossible to ignore the drums underneath it all: the power of Elvin Jones. And while those quartet years are legendary, some of Jones’ boldest, wildest, and most revealing work came as a bandleader. In this article we dive into some …
Frequently cited as one of Miles Davis’ biggest inspirations, jazz pianist Amhad Jamal nonetheless flew slightly under the radar when compared to fellow legendary musicians such as Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans and Dave Brubeck. In this article we’ve rounded up some of his best albums for your listening pleasure. Born Fritz Jones on July 2, …
If there’s no greater form of flattery than imitation, it’s a measure of the esteem musicians hold the late great Duke Ellington in the sheer volume of famous jazz albums which take inspiration from his repertoire. In this article we look at some of the most famous Duke Ellington tribute albums of all time. As …
When it comes to the most famous jazz pianists of all time, Wynton Kelly is something of an underrated gem, outside of musician-circles. In this article we round up some of his best albums. Born in Brooklyn, New York on December 2, 1931, jazz piano player Wynton Kelly will always be remembered for his role …
The cello may be more associated with classical music, but a select group of jazz cellists over the years have proven that the instrument is much more than a niche or novelty in the world of jazz, as we’ll see in this article. Whilst there may not be the treasure trove of artists you’d expect …
In this article we take an in-depth look at one of the most iconic hard bop albums in jazz history… Few jazz musicians made themselves such an integral part of one single sub-genre of jazz as pianist and composer Horace Silver. His playing had made the transition from bebop to hard bop relatively easily and …
When it comes to the best jazz albums of all time, perhaps no musician in history has had success across so many different styles than trumpeter Miles Davis. In this article, we dive deeper into his seminal recording Birth of The Cool which, whilst perhaps not achieving the widespread fame of the iconic Kind of …
Jazz pianist Herbie Hancock has been one of the longest-standing fixtures on the jazz scene, rising to prominence in the early 60s and maintaining his position as jazz royalty right through to the present day. In this article we dive deeper into his early success Maiden Voyage, one of the most important jazz albums in …
Two of the most famous jazz musicians in history going head to head? That’s the prospect on this iconic recording “Duke Ellington & John Coltrane” which features in our list of best jazz albums of all time… On the face of it, this is most unusual album, and for a number of different reasons. It’s …