West Coast Jazz
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Producer Editor Chris Norberg!
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Men Of Jazz Duo
Men Of Jazz Duo With Special Guest: Louis Classen
Men Of Jazz Duo
Greats Like :
Tony Bennett
Johnny Mathis
Harry Connick Jr
Lou Rawls
To Name A Few!
Not Enough Jazz In Your Life! Coming Soon!
Plenty Of Sax
Dexter Gordon, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Gerry Mulligan, and Art Pepper were all influential jazz musicians who left a significant mark on the development of the genre. Dexter Gordon, known for his rich, bold tenor saxophone sound, was a pioneer in bebop and hard bop, blending melodic phrasing with deep improvisational skill. Eddie "Lockjaw"
Dexter Gordon, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Gerry Mulligan, and Art Pepper were all influential jazz musicians who left a significant mark on the development of the genre. Dexter Gordon, known for his rich, bold tenor saxophone sound, was a pioneer in bebop and hard bop, blending melodic phrasing with deep improvisational skill. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, also a tenor saxophonist, brought a gritty, bluesy edge to his playing, often performing with organ trios, giving his music a raw and energetic feel. Gerry Mulligan, a baritone saxophonist and arranger, became a key figure in the cool jazz movement, known for his light, airy tone and his collaborations with trumpeter Chet Baker. Art Pepper, an alto saxophonist, was known for his emotive, lyrical playing, blending bebop with elements of West Coast jazz, which brought a smoother, more polished aesthetic to his music. Together, these musicians helped shape the sounds of modern jazz with their unique styles and contributions.
Big Band Swing
join Is For Our Upcoming Show With Greats Like
Duke Ellington: Was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestrafrom 1923
through the rest of his life.
Tex Beneke:
Tex Beneke and his Orchestra became arguably the most successful of the postwar big bands during a period where singers and ballads became more popular on radio.
Tommy Dorsey and so many more!
Blast From The Past
Artist Quarter Minneapolis
Donte's North Hollywood California
Donte's North Hollywood California
The Minneapolis Arts Quarter, particularly in the Northeast Arts District, is known for its thriving jazz scene. You can find various venues hosting live jazz performances,
contributing to the area's rich artistic and musical culture.
1988
Dave Mitchell
Jack Mcduff
Andrew Beals
Donte's North Hollywood California
Donte's North Hollywood California
Donte's North Hollywood California
Donte's Jazz Club, located in North Hollywood, California, was a historic jazz venue that operated from the 1960s to the early 1980s. It was known for hosting performances by prominent jazz artists.
Donte's North Hollywood California
1974
Blue Mitchell
Jack Sheldon
Horace Silver
Art Pepper
Richie Kamuca