Jazz For A Saturday Night #10: "Papa" John DeFrancesco

As you may know, “Papa” John DeFrancesco is father to Joey and John Jr., both of whom are accomplished musicians Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #9: Stan Getz

Stan Getz was without a doubt one of the greatest tenor saxmen ever to take up the instrument. His professional Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #8: Cameron Mizell

Cameron Mizell is a St. Louis native currently living in Brooklyn, New York with his wife. “Tributary” is Cameron’s third Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #7: The Crusaders

As a group, The Crusaders have had an on-again, off-again career that stretches back to the early 1950’s. Although the Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #6: Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band is an 18-piece big band that he assembled in the year 2000. Their first recording Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #5: Chris Tedesco

Enough living in the past. Up until now we’ve been talking about artists who are no longer alive or who Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #4: Gerry Mulligan

Gerry Mulligan was, in the words of critic Scot Yanow, “The most famous and probably greatest jazz baritonist of all Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #3: Lou Donaldson

Welcome to the third installment of “Jazz For A Saturday Night”. This time ’round I’ll be discussing an album released Continue reading →