Archive - JazzWax

Sondheim: 'Ladies Who Lunch,' 1970

The song Ladies Who Lunch was composed by Stephen Sondheim for his 1970 Broadway musical Company. The cynical power ballad that poked fun at society…

20 hrs ago • Marc Myers

Strata-East: Re-Birth of a New Jazz World

In 1970, jazz trumpeter Charles Tolliver and pianist Stanley Cowell were fed up.

Jan 20 • Marc Myers

Herbie Hancock: The Adams/Byrd Quintet, 1961

Pianist Herbie Hancock was all of 20 when he recorded on his first album.

Jan 19 • Marc Myers

Editor's Note: The Joy of Tea

I love British tea.

Jan 17 • Marc Myers

Frank Sinatra: A New 'Wee Small Hours'

Blue Note's Tone Poet release features the singer's voice big and warm

Jan 16 • Marc Myers

More Nathan Davis in Paris, 1966-'67

Founded by Fred Thomas in 2011, Sam Records is a non-profit independent jazz label and vinyl-only record store in Paris.

Jan 15 • Marc Myers

Henry Franklin: 'The Skipper at Home,' 1974

Black Jazz Records was established in Oakland, Ca., in 1969 by keyboardist Gene Russell and Dick Schory—a percussionist, composer, arranger, conductor…

Jan 14 • Marc Myers

WSJ: Justin Theroux

Justin Theroux, 54, is an actor known for the films Mulholland Drive and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the series The Leftovers. He currently co-stars in…

Jan 14 • Marc Myers

WSJ: Remembering Bob Weir

The pioneering member of the Grateful Dead, rhythm guitarist and singer, the late Bob Weir brought sophisticated playing, a breezy voice and a grand…

Jan 14 • Marc Myers

Myha’la, 29, is an actress who appeared in the film “Leave the World Behind” and the series “Modern Love.” She currently stars in the new film “Dead…

Jan 14 • Marc Myers

Rare Footage of Top Band Stars in 1963

Wish you could see some of your favorite big band musicians in action?

Jan 13 • Marc Myers

Hank Mobley: 'Hank,' (1957)

After Sonny Rollins, Hank Mobley is probably one of the tenor saxophonists most beloved by jazz fans.

Jan 12 • Marc Myers

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