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Paul Desmond: From the Hot Afternoon
© - Steven A. Cerra, copyright protected; all rights reserved.“There is not a musician alive I admire more.” — Gene LeesPaul Desmond had such a close and enduring association with Dave Brubeck...
View ArticleJean "Toots" Thielemans - In Portrait
Has anyone ever had more fun playing Jazz than Toots Thielemans?Toots Thielemans [harmonica] performing "Secret Love" with Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on Bass and Ronnie Zito on drums.
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Norman Granz - The Man Who Used Jazz For Justice: A Book Review [From the...
© -Steven Cerra, copyright protected; all rights reserved.“Granz brought a benevolent order to what previously had been a poorly governed and especially venal sector of the music business, where...
View ArticleNick Brignola - NAMM Interview
This audio only interview was conducted for a radio program by Dan Del Fiorentino and donated to the NAMM Oral History program: Nick Brignola’s baritone saxophone can be heard on several important jazz...
View ArticleManny Albam - NAMM Interview
This audio only interview was conducted for a radio program by Dan Del Fiorentino and donated to the NAMM Oral History program: Manny Albam was taught how to arrange jazz for a big band while working...
View ArticleBob Brookmeyer - NAMM Interview
This audio only interview was conducted for a radio program by Dan Del Fiorentino and donated to the NAMM Oral History program: Bob Brookmeyer played trombone for several name big bands during the...
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Coleman Hawkins by Dan Morgenstern
© -Steven Cerra, copyright protected; all rights reserved.“Coleman Hawkins was a legend in his own time: revered by younger musicians, who were amazed and delighted at his ability to remain receptive...
View ArticleBarney Kessel - NAMM Interview
This audio only interview was conducted for a radio program by Dan Del Fiorentino and donated to the NAMM Oral History program: Barney Kessel was a well-respected and sought-after studio musician who...
View ArticleBilly May - NAMM Interview
Billy May was a fun loving trumpeter who arranged some of the best-loved music of the Big Band Era! His humor and musical talents provided hit recordings for Glenn Miller, Charlie Barnet and Frank...
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Jelly Roll Morton: "Plotting His Way Into Jazz" - John Edward Hasse
© - Steven A. Cerra, copyright protected; all rights reserved.“Jelly Roll Morton was Jazz music’s first theorist, Morton took on several problems. In just over three minutes, how do you create...
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Hank Mobley - Michael James in Jazz Monthly, 1961
© - Steven A. Cerra, copyright protected; all rights reserved.Thanks to a Jazz mate in New Zealand, this rare article on Hank Mobley by Michael James from the short-lived Jazz Monthly magazine is now...
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