Search results for "Lennie Niehaus"
Lennie Niehaus: Bunko (Rating: 96/100) posted in Music March 04, 09The first track Lennie Niehaus recorded as a leader was a sprightly "I'll Take Romance." Well, I'll take Niehaus, and...
Lennie Niehaus: You Stepped Out of a Dream (Rating: 94/100) posted in Music March 03, 09Neglected master composer/arranger of West Coast, counterpoint-styled Jazz, and no slouch as an alto saxman eith...
Stan Kenton: Fuego Cubano (Cuban Fire) (Rating: 99/100) posted in Music January 09, 08This is the title track from the Cuban Fire Suite, an album that is perhaps Kenton’s masterpiece. Stan was determined...
This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: TWELVE ESSENTIAL STAN KENTON PERFORMANCES
Stanley Newcomb Kenton led one of the most controversial big bands in the history of American music. People either lo...
Stan Kenton: My Old Flame (Rating: 93/100) posted in Music January 09, 08Those familiar with Marty Paich’s Dek-Tette and his recordings with Mel Tormé and Art Pepper might be surprised at th...
This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: TWELVE ESSENTIAL STAN KENTON PERFORMANCES
Stanley Newcomb Kenton led one of the most controversial big bands in the history of American music. People either lo...
Stan Kenton: La Guera Baila (Rating: 100/100) posted in Music March 27, 08I love the entire Cuban Fire Suite. In fact, I love all of the music that Johnny Richards wrote for the Kenton band. ...
This track review is included in: DESERT ISLAND DOZENS: PETER ERSKINE
In the music world, but especially in the jazz world, everyone wants to know what everybody else is listening to. So ...
Stan Kenton: Recuerdos (Rating: 91/100) posted in Music October 30, 07Composer-arranger Johnny Richards’ seven-part suite (the original LP omitted one part for space reasons) for an expan...
Stan Kenton: Warm Blue Stream (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music January 30, 08Recorded by Wally Heider during a live gig, this track is notable for several reasons. The song itself deserves more ...
Breaking Jazz News & Opinion posted in Miscellaneous Pages February 16, 097 overlooked jazz guitar albums Jason Shadrick offers his picks. Ethan Iverson on Paul Bley Iv...
Aymes, Roberto (Arturo) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07Aymes, Roberto (Arturo) , composer, bass, piano, guitar, radio host, author; b. Mexico City, 18 September 1951. His p...
Quincy Jones: King Road Blues (Rating: 87/100) posted in Music October 31, 07The original Go West, Man! featured Quincy Jones-managed recording sessions by four trumpets and rhythm, four alto sa...
Stan Kenton: The Thrill Is Gone (Rating: 82/100) posted in Music January 27, 08Married to Kenton for a few years, Ann Richards has her fans and detractors as a singer. Many listeners feel that her...
Stan Kenton: Opus in Beige (Rating: 82/100) posted in Music January 27, 08Gene Roland first wrote for Kenton back in 1944, and not only contributed music for almost 30 years, but played ...
Stan Kenton: Eager Beaver (Rating: 89/100) posted in Music April 04, 08In 1943, Stan Kenton vied for personnel with the military draft. Kenton was a formidable presence, but no match for U...
Gabe Baltazar: The Calm (Rating: 86/100) posted in Music April 11, 08This excellent alto sax stylist (who also plays all other saxes, clarinets and flutes) from Hawaii is best known for ...
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