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October 20, 2013

Jelly Roll Morton (Sunday 10.20.13)

Liner Notes

By: Rabbi Neil Blumofe

Jelly Roll Morton, born Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe, claimed to be a founder of what became known jazz as both a musician and composer.

October 13, 2013

Coleman Hawkins (Sunday 10.13.13)

Coleman Hawkins was at the head of the line in forging a path for the saxophone as an instrument and for the countless saxophonists that would follow him. Hawkins began his successful career in the early 1920s.

October 6, 2013

Anita O’Day (Sunday 10.6.13)

Liner Notes

By: Rabbi Neil Blumofe

O’Day transcended what was socially acceptable as a girl singer in the late 1930s to become an accomplished jazz singer throughout the following decades. Anita O’Day Sings Jazz, her first album, was recorded in 1952. O’Day performed with Louis Armstrong, Dinah Washington, Oscar Peterson, Thelonious Monk, and many others during her career.

September 22, 2013

Frank Sinatra (Sunday 9.22.13)

Liner Notes

By: Rabbi Neil Blumofe

Sinatra was responsible for the popularity of the male singer in big band movement. He was able to merge his arts of music and acting. Sinatra has one of the most enduring voices in music, jazz or otherwise.

September 15, 2013

Cannonball Adderley (Sunday 9.15.13)

Liner Notes

By: Rabbi Neil Blumofe

Hard bop was popularized by Cannonball Adderely in the 1950s and 1960s. Adderely reinvigorated jazz in the 1970s after a successful career playing with many of the jazz greats.

September 8, 2013

Sonny Rollins (Sunday 9.8.13)

Liner Notes

By: Rabbi Neil Blumofe

Sonny Rollins pioneered a bass drum rhythm section with no piano so his saxophone playing would stand out as well as be a rhythm instrument itself. Rollins joined the Miles Davis Quintet in 1955.

September 1, 2013

Art Pepper (Sunday 9.1.13)

Liner Notes

By: Rabbi Neil Blumofe

Alto saxophone player Art Pepper redefined himself repeatedly, and each time gained greater respect and popularity.

August 11, 2013

Max Roach (Sunday 8.11.13)

Liner Notes

By: Rabbi Neil Blumofe

A pioneer of the drums, Max Roach revolutionized the concept of musical time. Max’s playing and interpretation of time inspired generations of jazz musicians and drummers.