Tag Archives: Billy Strayhorn

Jazz guitarist Albare's tribute to Jobim and pianist John Di Martino's to Strayhorn show how homages to classic composers can bring out today's artists' creative best.

Evens' work combines structured patterns with his skill to invent notations, making his talent most appreciated in scholarly circles.

The debut effort from Lipp and Malakar achieves what masters of the jazz craft have pursued throughout their lifetime: music that moves people emotionally.

Jeff Rupert and Richard Drexler shout with an inner voice that is deeply emotional and shows a maturity exemplary of musicians who have mastered their instrument.

Harmonia Mundi presents both the traditional and the swinging Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn versions of ‘The Nutcracker Suite’ on the same CD for the very first time.

Three albums take mainstream jazz in different directions.

This release contains a rich, nuanced performance that showcases two piano masters who clearly connect to each other, and to the audience.

If The O'Farrill Brothers Band's Sensing Flight is an example, the future of jazz is in good hands.

Jazzhaus releases '67 Ellington concert in Bigbands Live: Duke Ellington Orchestra.

Sir Roland Hanna is a jazz pianist you should get acquainted with, and this collection is a good place to start.