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Ahead of shows in London and Europe, the world-beating trumpeter and band leader explains why he's still learning from the greats

Hamp contrasts with Tatum in leaving space to make his ideas stand out, while the timbres of piano and vibes create a rather chilly ambience

No Basie or Freddie Green but Nat Pierce, Harry Edison, Joe Newman, Buddy Tate and others do a fine and roistering job of filling the bill

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The legendary William James “Count” Basie enjoyed a keen eye for talent and greatness.

Lets Talk About Wynton Marsalis By Eugene S. Robinson Copy link By Eugene S. Robinson May18, 2021 It’s one thing to be competing with yourself. Wanting to do something, anything, a little bit better the next time out. Maybe it’s a habit of semi-successful people. But what about when the finish line is constantly being moved by everyone you’re connected to — super successful parents, siblings, past versions of yourself — and of this you’re keenly aware? Welcome to a day in the life o...

Keith Brown Trio – African Ripples (Space Time): “Space Time Records is proud to announce the May 20, 2021 release of African Ripples, the long-awaited new album by multi-faceted pianist, composer and arranger Keith Brown. The pianist’s third album as a leader, African Ripples introduces a new iteration of the Keith Brown trio now anchored by bassist Dezron Douglas and rotating drummers Darrell Green and Terron “Tank” Gully. Augmenting the mix is an abundance of notable special guest...

Count Basie   The Deacon Every Day I Have The Blues Back To The Apple Moten Swing One OClock Jump Re-Release Date: 9/11/2001 Album Type: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered Chris Liakos Basie Jazz | 10/05/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "In my opinion the Basie band in 1959-1961 was the greatest of his second generation orchestras. All 16 bandsmen were individually talented and played swinging arrangements with cohesion and enthusiasm. There were no second or third horns; all were first ch...