
Mosaic Box Set • Classic Black & White Jazz Sessions
Scott Yanow
August 31, 2022
During 1943-49, the Black & White label, which was founded and run by Lester Schriber, was one of the most significant small record companies on

Scott Hamilton and Duke Robillard • Swingin’ Again
Scott Yanow
August 31, 2022
Tenor-saxophonist Scott Hamilton and guitarist Duke Robillard have been friends for a half century, growing up in Rhode Island and first playing together when they

The Planet D Nonet • Tribute To Buddy Johnson
Scott Yanow
August 31, 2022
Buddy Johnson (1915-77) was a fine pianist and an important bandleader. He began recording with a swing septet in 1939. His group, which featured his

Duke Ellington • Solos, Duets And Trios
Scott Yanow
August 31, 2022
The CD Solos, Duets And Trios has a variety of valuable performances that mostly put the focus on Duke Ellington’s piano playing as both a