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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Laughing with Jazz
Just a small video from a Simpson’s episode. It reminds us that Jazz should be fun and exciting and is found in many different mediums throughout society. Lisa Simpson & Bleeding Gums Murphy Tweet
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Tagged Bleeding Gums Murphy, indy jazz fest, jazz history, Jazz music, Lisa Simpson, Simpsons Jazz Episode
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Cornetist Nat Adderley born 1931 in Tampa, FL. He played in his brother Julian “Cannonball” Adderley’s original quartet with Indianapolis native JJ Johnson throughout the 1950s. Tweet
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Al Cohn was also born on this date in 1925 in NY, NY. Al was known for playing in Woody Herman’s group, Four Brothers. Owl Studios, an Indianapolis based Jazz label, artist Bill Moring anchored Woody Herman’s Thundering … Continue reading
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Trumpeter Miles Davis records arranger Gil Evansâ version of Concierto De Aranjuez, 1959. Tenor saxophonist Don Braden born 1963 in Cincinnatti, OH. Both Davis and Braden played with Indianapolis native JJ Johnson, with Davis recording two of Johnson’s compositions; “Enigma” … Continue reading
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Tagged Bebop Jazz, bebop Jazz classics, Bebop Jazz musicians, Cincinnatti Jazz, Cincinnatti Jazz History, Cincinnatti Jazz Musicians, Concierto De Aranjuez, Don Braden, Enigma, Gil Evans, Indianapolis Jazz hisory, Indianapolis Jazz Music, Indianapolis Jazz Musicians, indy jazz fest, jazz history, Jazz Musicians, JJ Johnson, Kelo, Miles Davis, Walkin'
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November 19th, Indianapolis Jazz Foundation has it’s annual ‘Holiday Showcase’.  Mitchell Parish wrote the lyrics to the song ‘Don’t Be That Way’ which was recorded today by Drummer/bandleader Chick Webb in 1934.  Mitchell Parish wrote the lyrics to many … Continue reading
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Paul Whitemanâs Orchestra records Indiana native Hoagy Carmichaelâs Washboard Blues, 1927. Tweet
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Guitarist/bandleader Eddie Condon born 1905 in Goodland, IN.* Tweet
Rebirth of Cool #3: Inclusive or Exclusive
After discussing reasons why Jazz has had trouble growing, I would like to pose the question another question. What makes a good Jazz Festival? This year’s Indy Jazz Fest made significant changes to the festival-Â not just location but also … Continue reading
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Tagged Allen Toussaint, Alt-Country, Avett Brothers, Bashiri Asad, Bluegrass, Bon Jovi, Booker T, Dave Matthews Band, Del McCoury Band, DJ Krush, Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, Emmylou Harris, Erykah Badu, Funk, Funk Inc., Galatic, George Benson, Herbie Hancock, Hip-Hop, Indianapolis Jazz, Indianapolis Jazz Musicians, indy jazz fest, Irma Thomas, jazz history, Jazz Musicians, Joe Cocker, Kenny G, King Sunny Ade, Kool & The Gang, Kurt Elling, Little Brother, Marcus Miller, Marica Ball, Montreux Jazz Festival, Mudkids, Neville Brothers, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, nicholas payton, Playboy Jazz Festival, Poncho Sanchez, Prince, Q-Tip, R&B, Rapheal Saadiq, Sammy Hagar, Seal, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Sly & Robbie, Soul, Spoon, Stanley Clarke, Steely Dan, Sugarland, Tab Benoit, Terrance Blanchard, Third World, Tonny Bennet, Twilight Sentinels, Underworld, Victor Wooten, Wayne Shorter, Wilco
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Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five record their first piece, My Heart, 1925.*Â Armstrong meet Hoagy Carmichael in 1923, while he was playing 2nd Cornet in Joe “King” Oliver’s band. Tweet
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Trumpeter Willie Cook born 1923 in Tangipahoa, IN. Tweet
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Tenor Sax player Houston Person was born this day in 1934 and has played with Indy’s Steve Allee, most recently on 10/18 at the University of Evansville. Tweet