Jazz (and BLUES) For A Saturday Night: Legends

In the summer of 1997, a unique quintet made the rounds of an even dozen European jazz festivals. The group Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #20: The Videos

Last week I mentioned that there would be no “Jazz For A Saturday Night” this weekend. However, I couldn’t miss Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #19: Ron Holloway

Washington, D.C. native Ron Holloway is perhaps not as well-known as some other saxophone players, such as Benny Carter or Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #18: Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons (aka “Jug”) was both one of the best tenor saxophone players to draw a breath, and the stereotypical Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #17: Mike LeDonne

Mike LeDonne began his musical career playing piano, but a few years ago he transferred those skills to the Hammond Continue reading →