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Jack Butler
Jack Butler (1909 – 2003) was a fine swing trumpeter, mostly known for his prewar recordings in Europe, even in Norway… … Read entire article »
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Tenorsax 1940 – 1944
History of Jazz Tenor Saxophone – black artists – 1940 – 1944 contains a complete survey of recorded tenorsax from the transition jazz era, from swing to bebop, with sessions, solo notations and critical comments… Download THE HISTORY OF JAZZ TENOR SAXOPHONE BLACK ARTISTS 1940 – 1944 (pdf-file) … Read entire article »
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William Lewis
William Lewis (??? – ???) was one of the guitarists participating in the historical jam sessions at Minton’s and Monroe’s, enough to deserve some recognition… … Read entire article »
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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 »
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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
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.