In this article we dive into the history of some of the best jazz guitarists of all time. Who were they, what did they play and how did they change the course of the music for future generations? The importance of the guitar in the development of jazz cannot be underestimated, and as the music … Read more
As part of our deep dive into the best jazz songs of all time, we take a look at some of the most famous compositions of Duke Ellington – aka the most famous jazz composer of the 20th Century. Edward Kennedy Ellington was born and raised in Washington D.C. on April 29, 1899, and acquired … Read more
As fans of hit Netflix show Emily in Paris will know, jazz (or a seriously loose interpretation of it…) played a supporting role in the latest season, released late 2022. But where is Mindy (played by actress Ashley Park) actually singing and does La Trompette Bleue actually exist? In short, no… Dive into a list … Read more
The topic of best Miles Davis albums is a highly personal one, given the volume of releases in his discography, and the number of styles of jazz he was involved with. In this article we round up some of the most famous that every fan should be aware of…. Miles Davis was a jazz trumpeter, … Read more
Widely regarded as one of the most idiosyncratic talents of the 21st century, pianist Thelonious Monk was responsible for some of the most famous jazz recordings and performances of all time. In this article, we round up some of the most essential Thelonious Monk albums that make up his iconic discography. Thelonious Sphere Monk was … Read more
An undisputed giant of the music, American saxophonist John Coltrane recorded at a regular and steady rate charting his progress with a string of classic records along the way. Here of just five of the most important and influential John Coltrane albums. Blue Train An early classic, and Coltrane’s only album for Blue Note, Blue … Read more
Whilst the topic of best jazz albums of all time may be deeply personal, there are a core of releases which can reasonably be labelled as some of the most famous given their critical acclaim, exceptional sales figures and awareness amongst even non-jazz fans. So here’s our pick of 10 famous jazz albums which should … Read more
Join us for a brief biography and résumé of eight iconic modern saxophone players from the jazz scene. Touched by the greats who came before, they’ve all gone on to forge their own individual sound on their respective instruments. Kenny Garrett (US) – alto & soprano saxophones One of the most influential alto saxophonists of … Read more
Whilst the horn players at the front may get plenty of attention, almost none of the most famous jazz albums in history are complete without a drummer underpinning the music. And, aside from forming the bedrock of the rhythm section, many have become stars and bandleaders in their own right. So, with a heavy dose … Read more
In 1924 the famous bandleader Paul Whiteman commissioned George Gershwin to put together a piece for solo piano and jazz band. Gershwin almost didn’t do it because he didn’t think he was given enough time to write it. Luckily for us he did write it. Rhapsody in Blue is one of the most easily recognizable … Read more