Archive - JazzWax

Gregory Herbert: The Small Groups

Last Friday, I posted a video of Woody Herman’s Thundering Herd performing in Europe in 1973 that Peter Coppock sent along.

7 hrs ago • Marc Myers

Editor's Note: Holiday on Ice

This weekend is the start of a two-week stretch of eating and relaxation.

Dec 20 • Marc Myers

Video: Woody Herman in Europe, 1973

In 1971, Woody Herman entered the rock era with younger faces and new compositions and arrangements in his Thundering Herd band.

Dec 19 • Marc Myers

Cedar Walton and Eastern Rebellion

The little-known group broke new ground in the 1970s on Timeless Records

Dec 18 • Marc Myers

Paul Quinichette: A Basie Triptych (1957-'59)

Count Basie’s New Testament Band was so influential after its launch in 1952 that numerous jazz musicians recorded Basie-themed albums.

Dec 17 • Marc Myers

'The Fabulous Paul Horn Quintet'

In the late 1940s and early ‘50s, Paul Horn studied music formally—first at Oberlin College and then, on a graduate level, the Manhattan School of…

Dec 16 • Marc Myers

'WAIL The Visual Language of Prestige Records'

Jazz records in the LP era needed to be more than just well-recorded.

Dec 15 • Marc Myers

Editor's Note: Jumpin' With My Boy Sid in the City

Sid Gribetz, one of jazz radio's finest hosts and educators, has a new site and podcast

Dec 13 • Marc Myers

Cherry Red's Pop and Jazz Boxes

Fab sets to treat yourself or give as a gift

Dec 12 • Marc Myers

WSJ: David Baldacci

David Baldacci is a best-selling novelist who has written more than 50 suspense and legal thrillers.

Dec 12 • Marc Myers

Johnny Hartman: 'The Last Balladeer'

A new three-CD set of the jazz singer's singles, rarities and live recordings, 1947-1961

Dec 11 • Marc Myers

Blossom Dearie: 'Christmas Spice So Very Nice'

The 1991 LP is this year's inductee to the JazzWax Vintage Holiday Album Hall of Fame

Dec 10 • Marc Myers

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