A Tribute To The Great Clifford Brown (1930-1956)

This was one of the most tragic losses for the jazz world. Brownie was actually a clean-living dude, not like some of the wounded geniuses who passed before him. He died in a car wreck, and he wasn't even driving.

Listen up, hepcats: from Blue Note, Planet 1953. The number's called Hymn of the Orient ...



Go to YouTube for details. But I'll throw in that on drums is the most legendary Art Blakey (1919-1990).

The Great Bill Evans Remembered

This is a little tribute to one of the finest jazz pianists ever. And listen to this -- also playing is one of the greatest bass players ever, Eddie Gomez. He gets his bow out for this one. Enjoy. --MJ

A Weekend Jazz Classic: Charles Mingus And Gerry Mulligan Together In 1975

Here are two of the greats of modern jazz, together, albeit late in both careers, for Goodbye Pork Pie Hat, written for the late, great Lester Young.



Mingus, in addition to being one of the most skilled stand-up bass players, was a most gifted composer, largely considered second only to Ellington in jazz history.

If you dig it, enjoy. -- MJ