Jazz For A Saturday Night #77: Herb Harris

In last week’s installment of Jazz For A Saturday Night, our intrepid reporter (that would be yours truly) talked about Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #76: Eldar

It’s hard to know where to begin with this young man. His full name is Eldar Djangirov, and he was Continue reading →

Taking a break

Because of unexpected computer issues, Jazz For A Saturday Night will be taking a break this week. Please accept my Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #75: Johnny Griffin

Johnny Griffin was one of the greatest tenor sax players of all time. He was born into a musical family Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #74: Art Taylor

This week we’ll be looking at (and/or listening to) a classic album from one of the greatest jazz drummers of Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night: Who Am I And What Is This Place?

My name is Al Evans and I live in a small town east of Portland, Oregon. For eight and a Continue reading →

Jazz Appreciation Month Special: My Evolution From Accidental Jazz Admirer to Intentional Jazz Lover

[NOTE: This essay was originally combined with my Jazz Appreciation Month special review, “Jazz For A Saturday Night #73: Erroll Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #73: Erroll Garner & Jazz Appreciation Month

[NOTE: This review was originally combined with my Jazz Appreciation Month special essay, “My Evolution From Accidental Jazz Admirer To Continue reading →