Monthly Archives: March 2010

Celebrating National Women's History Month: Sarah Vaughan

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Administrator

Born Sarah Lois Vaughan (March 27, 1924 â April 3, 1990), Sarah Vaughan, also known as “Sassy” & “The Divine One”, had a continuous commercial/critically acclaimed career. Vaughan began playing the piano and singing in her church to develop her … Continue reading →

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Today in Jazz 3/31

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Administrator

Guitarist Freddie Green born 1911 in Charleston, SC.Â Green was a mainstay in the Count Basie Orchestra.Â Owl Studios, an Indianapolis based independent jazz record label, is home to Derrick Gardner, who was also in the Count Basie Orchestra from … Continue reading →

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Celebrating National Women's History Month: Nina Simone

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Administrator

Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon, she is better known by her stage name of Nina Simone.Â A powerful singer and jazz icon, Simone was also heavily involved in the civil rights movement. Born into a musical family, the sixth of eight … Continue reading →

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Today in Jazz 3/30

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Administrator

Tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin records The Man I Love in 1967.Â Griffin recorded on Indianapolis native Wes Montgomery’s 1965 albums, Live in Paris and Solitude. Tweet

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Claude Sifferlen

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Administrator

Claude Sifferlen was born into a musical family and with encouragement from his mother, began playing classical piano at age 5, which lasted until he was 17 . He then started getting into jazz and especially loved to listen to … Continue reading →

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Today in Jazz 3/29

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Administrator

Saxophonist Michael Brecker born 1949 in Philadelphia, PA.Â He is the brother of 2009 Indy Jazz Fest performer, Randy Brecker. Tweet

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Celebrating National Women's History Month: Alice Coltrane

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Administrator

Alice Coltrane, born Anne McLeod, (August 27, 1937 â January 12, 2007) was an American jazz and classical pianist, organist, harpist and composer.Â Famously known as the wife of John Coltrane, Alice left a body of work behind that established … Continue reading →

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Today in Jazz 3/26

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Administrator

Tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley records Workout with pianist Wynton Kelly, guitarist Grant Green, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones, 1961.Â He recorded with Indianapolis native Freddie Hubbard in 1960 on Hubbard’s album, Goin’ Up. (Blue Note) Tweet

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Today in Jazz 3/25

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Administrator

Drummer Paul Motian born 1931 in Philadelphia, PA..Â Motian leads the Electric Bebop Band, which has featured 2009 Indy Jazz Fest performer, Joshua Redman. Tweet

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Today in Jazz 3/24

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Administrator

Pianist Steve Kuhn born 1938 in Brooklyn, NY.Â Kuhn recorded in 1991 with Steve Swallow: Swallow, which also included Indy Jazz Fest performer John Scofield. Tweet

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Celebrating National Women's History Month: Esperanza Spalding

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Administrator

Though she does not call herself a music prodigy, Esperanza Spalding has lead musically gifted life and she is only 25 years old!Â She first began performing at age five with the Chamber Music Society of Oregon, playing in clubs … Continue reading →

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Today in Jazz 3/23

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Administrator

Tenor saxophonists Ben Webster and Dexter Gordon record Tenor Titans in Denmark, 1972.Â Gordon’s first two albums for Blue Note Records, Doin’ Alright and Dexter Calling,Â were recorded with Indianapolis native Freddie Hubbard. Tweet

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Celebrating National Women's History Month: Madeleine Peyroux

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Administrator

Madeleine Peyroux was born in Athens, Georgia in 1974.Â Often labeled as the next Billie Holiday, Peyroux also sings blues, folk and rock covers in addition to her original material. Despite being only 36 years old, Peyroux has been singing … Continue reading →

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Today in Jazz 3/22

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Administrator

Guitarist George Benson born 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA.Â Benson played the inaugural Indy Jazz Fest in 1999. Tweet

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Today in Jazz 3/19

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Administrator

Pianist Lennie Tristano born 1919 in Chicago, IL.Â Lennie Tristano taught composer/arranger Bill Russo in Chicago.Â Russo is a friend/mentor on Indianapolis based jazz orchestra, BWJO co-leader, Brent Wallarab. Tweet

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