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Valaida Snow
Valaida Snow (1904 – 1956) was a virtuoso vocalist and trumpet artist, touring the world in the 1920s and 30s and made several excellent recording sessions in Europe, but got stuck and imprisoned in Denmark during the World War II and barely survived… … Read entire article »
Filed under: Vocal
John Gilmore
John Gilmore (1931 – 1995) was a prominent tenorsax player and one of the earliest on the avant-garde style, also known for his lifelong residence in the Sun Ra Arkestra. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Tenorsax
Freddy Gardner
Freddy Gardner (1910 – 1950) was a British jazz and dance band saxophonist during the 1930s and 40s, but not only that; he was one of the very best altosax players in Europe with the most beautiful tone you can imagine… … Read entire article »
Filed under: Altosax
George Washington
George Washington (1907 – ???) was a fine trombonist mostly known for his work with Mills Blue Rhythm Band in the nineteen thirties… … Read entire article »
Filed under: Trombone
Pat Moran
Pat Moran (1934 – ) was a brilliant pianist, mostly known for her work with Scott LaFaro and Terry Gibbs in the late 1950s and early 1960s but left the jazz scene much too early… Download The Piano of Pat Moran (PDF-file) – click and read facts and a critical evaluation of the artist … Read entire article »
Filed under: Piano
Eddie Jefferson
Eddie Jefferson (1918 – 1979) was a tap dancer and singer who is supposed to have invented the art of setting lyrics to famous jazz soli, but it took him long time to get real recognition and then he was murdered… … Read entire article »
Filed under: Vocal
Arvin Garrison
Arvin Garrison (1922 – 1960) was a fine guitar player, known for his participation in the 1946 recording sessions of Charlie Parker and Howard McGhee, but retired early back to his hometown… … Read entire article »
Filed under: Guitar
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.