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Archive for May, 2009


Jessica Williams

Thursday, May 28th, 2009
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Jessica Williams is one of the giants of jazz piano. Her name was completely unfamiliar to me until, a few years ago, I saw one of her CDs in a catalog of remaindered product. I was intrigued that Dave Brubeck was quoted as calling her “One of the greatest jazz pianists I have ever heard…” […]

Miles Davis-Cellar Door Sessions

Saturday, May 9th, 2009
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Sometimes, dreams do come true. And one of my dreams came true with the release of Miles Davis’ album, The Cellar Door Sessions. It more than fulfilled my memories of hearing this band in person in Chicago. I wished I could have bottled up that night, and listen to it over and over again. What […]