Hal Smith’s New Orleans Night Owls • Early Hours
Scott Yanow
October 30, 2022
It’s Chicago in 1927. Trombonist Roy Palmer and musicians inspired by Louis Armstrong (perhaps Bob Shoffner), Johnny Dodds, and Jelly Roll Morton are joined by
Ignasi Terraza, Adrian Cunningham, Esteve Pi • The Unusual Trio
Scott Yanow
October 30, 2022
For his recent release on the Spanish Swit label, pianist Ignasi Terraza decided to feature what he called an “unusual trio” with Adrian Cunningham on
The Spirits of Rhythm • 1933-34
Scott Yanow
October 30, 2022
Jazz Classic of the Month The Spirits Of Rhythm were a unique, swinging and joyful group that hit it big at the Onyx Club on
Two albums from The Umlaut Big Band
Scott Yanow
October 30, 2022
The Umlaut Big Band is a very flexible and musical ensemble based in France that is directed by alto-saxophonist Pierre-Antoine Badaroux. Two of their recent