Ella Fitzgerald: Seven Essential Albums
- Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Ella Fitzgerald left a huge legacy of classic recordings. Here's just a small sample of some of the finest currently available, complete with full reviews of each
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How Miles Davis put together ‘the greatest rock ’n’ roll band you ever heard’
- Wednesday, October 13, 2021
In December 1969, Miles Davis boasted: ‘I could put together the greatest rock ’n’ roll band you ever heard’. He attempted to prove his point during a series of turbulent sessions in the first half of 1970. This is the story of the album A Tribute to Jack Johnson
Jimi Hendrix and jazz
- Wednesday, October 13, 2021
While rock fans claim Hendrix as one of their own, he was also a major influence on jazz musicians and on subsequent jazz/rock hybrids. But how did Hendrix influence jazz? Keith Shadwick takes a close look at the Hendrix legacy
Frank Zappa's jazz legacy
- Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Stuart Nicholson re-evaluates Frank Zappa’s jazz-oriented work and looks at the ways in which he made his mark on improvised music
Miles Davis at the 1970 Isle of Wight Music Festival: What really happened
- Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Miles Davis played the biggest gig of his career when he brought his groundbreaking new Bitches Brew band to the 1970 Isle of Wight Music Festival, still the largest ever music event to take place in the UK. Jon Newey was there to witness this historic weekend
Pat Metheny Group: Essential Albums
- Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Here's a look back at some of the finest Pat Metheny Group albums, from their self-titled debut to 'Speaking of Now'
Billie Holidayʼs greatest recordings
- Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Billie Holiday was one of the greatest singers of the 20th century and left an extraordinary legacy of recordings behind when she died at the age of 44 in 1959. Here are some of her finest moments on record...
17 Sonny Rollins Albums That Shook The World
- Tuesday, October 12, 2021
One of the greatest saxophonists in jazz, Sonny Rollins has created an astonishing legacy on record. Here are just a few of the highlights
Billie Holiday's ultimate triumph
- Monday, October 11, 2021
Stuart Nicholson reflects on the enduring artistry of the singer they called Lady Day, talks about how he discovered some of the previously unknown facts he discovered researching her life and discusses the sensational conclusion he came to after his book was published
Thelonious Monk | 11 Essential Albums
- Monday, October 11, 2021
A completely unique pianist and composer, Thelonious Monk's recordings (both live and in the studio) continue to inspire jazz musicians today, and many of his albums remain essential listening. Here's a quick overview of just a few of his finest moments on record...