September 2024

September 21 is the anniversary of a very important recording session in 1956. "Whims Of Chambers" was Paul Chambers' debut as a leader on the Blue Note label; it features an all-star lineup with Donald Byrd, John Coltrane, Kenny Burrell, Horace Silver, and Philly Joe Jones. Three of Paul's songs were recorded: Dear Ann, Tale Of The Fingers, and Whims...

Don Sickler: The school year is upon us again, a perfect time to celebrate the anniversary of the first recording of then 17- year-old pianist and composer, Geoffrey Keezer. For me, this album still stands as a great album by an already mature pianist/composer. I've been blessed to know Geoffrey since his arrival in NYC when he was introduced to...