In JazzNotJazz, we’ve compiled a unique mix tape from a hundred years of jazz recordings, adding some meaningful and sometimes frivolous facts. As it’s also about The Soul of Jazz, there will definitely be some detours into affiliated styles. We have (irregularly) recurring elements like “Ellington Train Songs”, “Jazz Cameo’s”, “Keith Plays Miles”, “Jazz B4 ‘44” and “More is Better”.
We will start this episode with the pianist that Miles Davis could never get. Then on to the 21st century, with some pleasant electronics with feeling. There is also time for Dizzy Gillespie with a longer suite. You will also hear perhaps the best jazz singer of this moment, with a song by Oscar Brown Jr.! An original composition by Andrew Hill now performed by a vibraphone player. French duo Air regularly composes songs that fit perfectly into the formula of this programme. To conclude, a majestic version of Come Sunday.
Track 01: Sonny Rollins, Grand Street
Track 02: Ahmad Jamal Trio, The Awakening
Track 03: Burial & Four Tet, Nova
Track 04: Dizzy Gillespie, Oro, Incienso Y Mirra
Track 05: Kurt Elling & James Morrison, Brother Where Are You
Track 06: Bobby Hutcherson, Catta
Track 07: Air, Modular Mix
Track 08: Duke Ellington & Mahalia Jackson, Come Sunday (From Black, Brown And Beige)
Track 09: Freddie Hubbard, The Love Connection
picture: Bobby Hutcherson
