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Post by Terry J on Dec 11, 2021 11:36:29 GMT
The 'Track of the Day' is currently running down a list of the of the 'Top 300 Jazz Artists' rateyourmusic.com/list/noname219/top_300_jazz_artists/3/ . 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. Here's another gentle Masterpiece from Ellington.
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Post by Terry J on Dec 12, 2021 11:22:24 GMT
Here the Duke is joined by Ella and by contrast Jamie Cullum gives a modern take on the same number.
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Post by Terry J on Dec 13, 2021 10:31:15 GMT
This is a last offering from Duke Ellington and again it is a classic.
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Post by Terry J on Dec 15, 2021 12:27:52 GMT
At number 8 in the chart rundown is American saxophonist Eric Dolphy. Eric sadly died from an undiagnosed diabetes coma in 1964 and consequently the number of post humous albums released in his name exceed those released in his lifetime. His most popular album ‘Out to lunch’ was posthumous.
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Post by Terry J on Dec 16, 2021 11:26:23 GMT
Here is a gentle piece from Eric Dolphy and Ron Carter.
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Post by Terry J on Dec 17, 2021 11:12:08 GMT
Here Eric Dolphy (shown in the frame below) plays with John Coltrane.
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Post by Terry J on Dec 18, 2021 10:46:58 GMT
Here is Eric Dolphy at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival playing as part of the Chico Hamilton Quintet.
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Post by Terry J on Dec 19, 2021 12:43:57 GMT
Here we here Eric Dolphy with Charles Mingus
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Post by Terry J on Dec 20, 2021 11:05:48 GMT
This is Eric Dolphy's best known track.
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Post by Terry J on Dec 21, 2021 14:34:13 GMT
The death has been announced of Czech guitarist Luboš Andršt. His career has ranged from Jazz fusion to playing live alongside BB King. This track shows him in blues context.
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Post by Terry J on Dec 22, 2021 11:28:51 GMT
Here is Eric Dolphy in some stellar company.
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Post by Terry J on Dec 23, 2021 17:01:25 GMT
Time to abandon the chart rundown for some seasonal music.
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Post by Terry J on Dec 24, 2021 11:40:15 GMT
Here are some Christmas tracks to cover the next few days.
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Post by Terry J on Dec 28, 2021 12:21:20 GMT
Here is a tribute to American bluesman Sonny Rhodes who died earlier this month.
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Post by Terry J on Dec 29, 2021 11:24:36 GMT
Returning to the chart rundown, here is another interesting offer from Eric Dolphy.
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