Jazz For A Saturday Night #22: Willis Jackson

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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 #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 →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #16: Red Holloway

Red Holloway is one of the most accomplished saxophone players alive. He began playing tenor sax at age twelve and Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #14: Reggie Houston

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Jazz For A Saturday Night #13: Benny Golson

Benny Golson, who at 83 years of age has concerts booked well into next year, has had an astounding career. Continue reading →