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Ben Webster (Part 3: 1955 – 1964)
Ben Webster (1909 – 1973) (Part 3: 1955 – 1964) was a fighter and became one of the greatest mainstream tenorsax players in the U. S. until he decided to try his luck in Europe… … Read entire article »
Filed under: Tenorsax
Lester Young (part 3)
Lester Young (1909 – 1959) (Part 3: 1950 – 1959) was in the 1950s one of the most acknowledged artists ever in jazz but was struggling with bad health, and had to give up before the turn of the decade, but he still could play ballads like nobody else … … Read entire article »
Filed under: Tenorsax
Tyree Glenn
Tyree Glenn (1912 – 1974) was a fine swing trombonist, but he was also one of the few prewar important jazz artists on the vibraphone, maybe even more exciting… … Read entire article »
Filed under: Vibraphone
Ernie Caceres
Ernie Caceres (1911 – 1971) was a brilliant baritonesax performer from Texas, mostly known for his ‘membership in the Eddie Condon organization’, making particularly in 1944-45 remarkable contributions to jazz history on his instrument… … Read entire article »
Filed under: Baritonesax
Ed Anderson
Ed Anderson (1910 – ???) was one of the most prominent trumpeters of the early swing era, primarily known for his participation in the Mills Blue Rhythm Band… … Read entire article »
Filed under: Trumpet
Don Redman
Don Redman (1900 – 1964) was one of the most important arrangers and band leaders of the 1920s and 1930s, also a competent reed player, but it should not be forgotten that his vocal efforts were highly original and enjoyable… … Read entire article »
Filed under: Vocal
Leo Parker
Leo Parker (1925 – 1962) was the first bebop baritonesax artist, coming up through Billy Eckstine’s orchestra, later known from numerous recording sessions, also a prominent comeback in 1961, but his heart gave suddenly in… … Read entire article »
Filed under: Baritonesax
Your Guide to the Treasures of Vintage Jazz
Dear jazz friends all over the world, Jan Evensmo was the founder of Jazzarcheology.com, a guide to the treasures of Vintage Jazz. Unfortunately, our dear Jazz Archeologist passed away the 4th of February 2024.