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Post by Terry J on Jun 2, 2019 10:08:34 GMT
The 'Track of the Day' is currently running down a list of the 'Top 300 Jazz Artists'. rateyourmusic.com/list/noname219/top_300_jazz_artists/2/ . The list is based upon the number of entries and positions that an artist has achieved in a published list of most popular Jazz albums. Because it based upon album popularity, there is necessarily a bias towards more recent artists. Louis Armstrong may have sold umpteen different 'Greatest Hits' album but unless one or more particular 'Greatest Hits' album is rated, then none of them count towards his standing in the 'Top 300 Jazz Artists'. Despite this limitation, it is an interesting list that is worth exploring. A rare film of Coleman Hawkins and Charlie Parker playing together. Dig the picture below!
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Post by Terry J on Jun 3, 2019 15:52:04 GMT
The Hawk with Ben Webster
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Post by Terry J on Jun 4, 2019 17:30:36 GMT
At 121, Arti & Mesteri. A bit like the Mahavishnu Orchestra, but unfortunately the drummer seems more Rock than Jazz.
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Post by Terry J on Jun 5, 2019 9:47:12 GMT
At 120, Vocalist Julie London
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Post by Terry J on Jun 6, 2019 9:24:34 GMT
This is Julie London's classic track featuring Barney Kessel on guitar. The recording was popularised by its inclusion in the film 'The Girl Can't Help It'.
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Post by Terry J on Jun 7, 2019 15:30:20 GMT
So farewell to Dr John. Dr John was one of the stars at the memorable 2008 New Orleans Festival at the O2 London, where he appeared alongside Allen Toussaint, Buckwheat Zydeco, Marcia Ball, the New Birth Brass Band and many others. It was a great day and it was all free! www.last.fm/festival/790525+Festival+New+Orleans
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Post by Terry J on Jun 8, 2019 14:14:28 GMT
At 119, pianist Mal Waldron.
Here he is with Billie Holiday.
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Post by Terry J on Jun 9, 2019 10:28:24 GMT
Mal Waldron from one of his best known albums with a different but interesting sound.
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Post by Terry J on Jun 10, 2019 8:51:20 GMT
A solo piano piece from Mal waldron.
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Post by Terry J on Jun 11, 2019 9:17:46 GMT
At 118, Tunisian oud player Anouar Brahem.
I came across a new phenomenon today. As I tried to access some of Anouar Brahem's music on YouTube, I got the message 'available to premium members only'. This seemed to cover most of his albums. Here is something that is still available.
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Post by Terry J on Jun 12, 2019 10:32:39 GMT
Here is Anouar Brahem with John Surman and Dave Holland
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Post by Terry J on Jun 14, 2019 9:35:38 GMT
At 117, Philip Cohran and the Artistic Heritage Ensemble. How come I have never heard of these guys? They are really interesting.
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Post by Terry J on Jun 15, 2019 10:13:43 GMT
Another interesting offering from Philip Cohran and the Artistic Heritage Ensemble.
Posting here may be spasmodic for a while, due to household visitors.
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Post by Terry J on Jun 16, 2019 10:10:54 GMT
A slight deviation here... Philip Cohran but with the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.
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Post by Terry J on Jun 17, 2019 21:31:53 GMT
A gentle blues from Philip Cohran.
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