Monthly Archives: February 2012
On Dexter Gordon’s 89th Birthday, my liner notes for The Complete Prestige Recordings of Dexter Gordon
Several years ago, before Concord purchased the holdings of Fantasy Records, I had the honor of writing the liner notes for an immense box set of Dexter Gordon’s complete recordings for Prestige. I researched and wrote the essay while simultaneously … Continue reading
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For David Murray’s 57th Birthday, a Jazziz Article From 2007 and a DownBeat Blindfold Test From Ten Years Ago
David Murray turned 57 a few days ago; he’ll be in NYC next week to present his latest project, a big band collaboration with guitarist James “Blood” Ulmer, a partner on various projects over the last 35 years. I’ve appended … Continue reading
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On Buddy DeFranco’s 89th Birthday, a 1999 Downbeat article, plus Interview
Clarinet maestro Buddy DeFranco turns 89 today. I had the honor of writing about him during the latter ’90s, once for a publicity bio for a Concord date with pianist Dave McKenna and guitarist Joe Cohn, and subsequently for a … Continue reading
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A 2002 DownBeat Blindfold Test with Butch Morris (Happy Birthday, Butch)
For Butch Morris’ 65th birthday, here are the proceedings of a Downbeat Blindfold Test that he did with me in November 2002. Butch Morris Blindfold Test (11-21-02): 1. Thad Jones, “One More” (from THAD JONES, Debut, 1991) (Thad Jones, tp; … Continue reading
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