Includes some of the most original, influential and perfect modern jazz ever recorded. Monk introduced his greatest and most unique compositions in these early years like ‘Ruby My Dear’, ‘Well You Needn’t’ and ‘Round Midnight’.
Thelonious Monk | The Genius of Modern Music Vol 1
Posted in Bebop, Featured, GenresAlso tagged 40s, 50s, Bebop, The Genius Of Modern Music, Thelonious Monk
Herbie Hancock | Maiden Voyage
Every single tune on this album, from the haunting “Maiden Voyage” to the gentle, swinging “Dolphin Dance” has found its way into the standard jazz repertoire. Herbie Hancock fashioned a modern jazz milestone with extraordinary compositions, interplay and solos.
John Coltrane | Blue Train
Blue Train is a hard bop jazz album by John Coltrane, recorded on September 15, 1957, at the Van Gelder Studio. It is considered Coltrane’s first solo album, as it is the first he recorded featuring musicians and songs entirely of his choosing. All of the compositions were written by Coltrane, except “I’m Old Fashioned”, [...]
Jazz FM Presents: | The Legends of Blue Note
Blue Note Records has teamed up with the world’s largest Jazz radio station, Jazz FM for a series of compilations sourcing material from the timeless and eclectic Blue Note archive. The 2CD/27 tracks of ‘Blue Note Legends’ span the label’s history from the the early days of New York be-bop to the present day. Starting [...]
Posted in Featured, Genres, Soul JazzAlso tagged 00s, Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock, Jazz FM, John Coltrane, Soul jazz
