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Double-Time Records
Double-Time Records (a.k.a. Double-Time Jazz) is a jazz record company and label founded by Jamey D. Aebersold in New Albany, Indiana in 1995. Its catalogue includes albums by John Abercrombie, Bruce Barth, Jerry Bergonzi, Conrad Herwig, Andy LaVerne, Dave Liebman, Hank Marr, Steve Slagle, and Walt Weiskopf. Discography Albums See also *List of record labels File:Alvinoreyguitarboogie.jpg File:AmMusicBunk78.jpg File:Bingola1011b.jpg Lists of record labels cover record labels, brands or trademarks associated with marketing of music recordings and music videos. The lists are organized alphabetically, b ... References External linksDiscogs {{Authority control Jazz record labels American record labels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jazz
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a major form of musical expression in traditional and popular music. Jazz is characterized by swing and blue notes, complex chords, call and response vocals, polyrhythms and improvisation. Jazz has roots in European harmony and African rhythmic rituals. As jazz spread around the world, it drew on national, regional, and local musical cultures, which gave rise to different styles. New Orleans jazz began in the early 1910s, combining earlier brass band marches, French quadrilles, biguine, ragtime and blues with collective polyphonic improvisation. But jazz did not begin as a single musical tradition in New Orleans or elsewhere. In the 1930s, arranged dance-oriented swing big bands, Kansas City jazz (a hard-swinging, bluesy, improvisationa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Rosolino
Frank Rosolino (August 20, 1926 – November 26, 1978) was an American jazz trombonist. Biography Rosolino was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States, He performed with the big bands of Bob Chester, Glen Gray, Tony Pastor, Herbie Fields, Gene Krupa, and Stan Kenton. After a period with Kenton he settled in Los Angeles, where he performed with Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars (1954–1960) in Hermosa Beach. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, between nightclub engagements, Rosolino was active in many Los Angeles recording studios where he performed with such notables as Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee, Mel Tormé, Michel Legrand, and Quincy Jones. In the mid-to-late 1960s he and fellow trombonist Mike Barone, billed as "Trombones Unlimited," recorded for Liberty Records several albums of pop-style arrangements of current hits, such as the 1968 album ''Grazing in the Grass.'' He can also be seen performing with Shelly Manne's group in the film ''I Want ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Pickens
Harry Pickens is an American jazz pianist. He began his career with the Blue Note Records group Out of the Blue before releasing several albums as leader. Allmusic credits/ref> Pickens has been a mainstay feature at the Idyllwild Arts Jazz in the Pines festival each year in August through 2018, with the West Coast version of the Harry Pickens Trio comprising Pickens, Marshall Hawkins (bass) and Harold Mason (drums). According to his website, Pickens has collaborated with: John Abercrombie, Eric Alexander, David Baker, Keter Betts, Art Blakey, Terrence Blanchard, Don Braden, Avery Brooks, Conte Candoli, Pete Candoli, Ron Carter, Jerry Coker, Buddy Collette, Todd Coolman, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Lou Donaldson, Ted Dunbar, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Yve Evans, Jon Faddis, Art Farmer, Ricky Ford, Chico Freeman, Curtis Fuller, Kenny Garrett, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Golson, Slide Hampton, Marshall Hawkins, Jeff Hamilton, Scott Hamilton, Joe Henderson Joe Henderson (April 24, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Snidero
James J. Snidero (born May 29, 1958 in Redwood City, California, United States) is an American jazz saxophonist. Performance career Snidero grew up in the Washington DC area (Camp Springs, MD), then attended the U of North Texas and performed in the One O'clock Lab band. He moved to New York City in 1981 and recorded and toured with Jack McDuff from 1981 to 1982, then joined Toshiko Akiyoshi's Jazz Orchestra in 1983 after Akiyoshi move to New York. Snidero was a working member of Frank Sinatra's band from 1991 to 1995 including the album "Duets II" and Eddie Palmieri's band beginning 1994. Snidero also has performed with the Frank Wess Sextet (1985), the Mingus Big Band from 1996 to 2000, and Walt Weiskopf from 1994 to 2003. He has worked as a sideman for David Hazeltine, David Murray, Mike LeDonne, Joe Magnarelli, Maria Schneider, Mel Lewis, Jim Rotondi, Brian Lynch, Conrad Herwig, and Tom Varner. In 1984 he formed his own quintet and recorded and performed with sidemen tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Wendholt
Scott Wendholt (born July 21, 1965) is an American jazz trumpeter born in Patuxent River, Maryland. Wendholt was raised in Denver, where he began playing trumpet when he was eight years old. He took a bachelor's degree at Indiana University in 1987, then played in Cincinnati in the Blue Wisp Big Band of John von Ohlen. He relocated to New York City at the end of the 1980s, where he studied jazz with Dave Liebman and played in a succession of Latin jazz ensembles. He had a house band at Augie's Jazz Club in Manhattan from 1991 to 1994.Gary W. Kennedy, "Scott Wendholt". '' The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz'', 2nd edition, ed. Barry Kernfeld. He has performed or recorded with Ralph Bowen, Chris Botti, Bill Cunliffe, David Berkman, Don Braden, Dwayne Burno, , Kevin Hays, Vincent Herring, Jim McNeely, Roberta Piket, Tim Ries, , , Bobby McFerrin, Toshiko Akiyoshi, John Fedchock, Woody Herman, Bob Mintzer, Buddy Rich, Maria Schneider, Gary Smulyan, Mingus Big Band, Mike Holober, and George ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Cohn
Joseph Mark Cohn (born December 28, 1956) is an American jazz guitarist. Career The son of Al Cohn, he started to play the guitar in his teens, transcribing from recordings featuring Art Tatum, Thad Jones, and Clifford Brown. Besides taking lessons, he attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he also played with Nick Brignola and Bob Mover. He is self-taught on double bass and performed with musicians at hotels in the Catskill Mountains. He continued to play bass in New York City with Freddy Cole and Buddy DeFranco. Beginning in 1984, he played guitar for several years in the Artie Shaw Orchestra led by Dick Johnson in addition to learning the trumpet. He recorded and toured with his father, saxophonist Al Cohn. In the 1990s, he was a member of the Carmen Leggio quartet with Bill Crow. His daughter Shaye Cohn plays cornet with Tuba Skinny. Discography As leader * ''Two Funky People'' (Double-Time, 1997) * ''Restless'' ( Arbors, 2007) * ''Shared Contemplations' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Watrous
William Russell Watrous III (June 8, 1939 – July 2, 2018) was an American jazz trombonist. He is perhaps best known for his rendition of Sammy Nestico's arrangement of the Johnny Mandel ballad "A Time for Love", which he recorded on a 1993 album of the same name. A self-described "bop-oriented" player, he was well known among trombonists as a master technician and for his mellifluous sound. Biography He was born in Middletown, Connecticut, United States. Watrous' father, also a trombonist, introduced him to the instrument at an early age. While serving in the U.S. Navy, Watrous studied with jazz pianist and composer Herbie Nichols. His first professional performances were in Billy Butterfield's band. Watrous' career blossomed in the 1960s. He played and recorded with many prominent jazz musicians, including Count Basie, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, Quincy Jones, Johnny Richards, and trombonist Kai Winding. He also played with well-known vocalists Frank Sinatra, Ray Char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Davis (American Drummer)
Steve Davis (born in 1958) is an American jazz drummer. Discography As leader * ''Songs We Know'' (DMP Digital Music Products, DMP, 1996) * ''Explorations and Impressions'' with Richie Beirach, Francois Moutin (Double-Time Records, Double-Time, 1997) * ''Modern Days and Nights: Music of Cole Porter'' (Double-Time, 1997) * ''Quality of Silence'' (DMP, 1999) * ''Light'' with Jeanfrançois Prins (GAM, 2001) With Lynne Arriale * ''The Eyes Have It'' (DMP, 1994) * ''When You Listen'' (DMP, 1995) * ''With Words Unspoken'' (DMP, 1996) * ''A Long Road Home'' (TCB, 1997) * ''Melody'' (TCB, 1999) * ''Live at Montreux'' (TCB, 2000) * ''Inspiration'' (TCB, 2002) * ''Come Together'' (In+Out, 2004) * ''Arise'' (In+Out, 2004) * ''Live'' (Motema Music, Motema, 2005) As sideman * Jamey Aebersold, ''Groovin' High'' (JA, 1988) * Jamey Aebersold, ''In a Mellow Tone: Duke Ellington'' (JA, 1990) * Jamey Aebersold, ''Vol. 50: The Magic of Miles Davis'' (JA, 1991) * Joe Beck and Ali Ryerson, ''Alto'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua Breakstone
Joshua Breakstone (born July 22, 1955) is an American jazz guitarist. Breakstone came into contact with the music business early in life through his parents and siblings. His sister was a lighting technician at the Fillmore East theater, where he saw musicians such as Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa. Later, he became interested in jazz and was influenced by Charlie Parker and Lee Morgan. He studied with guitarist Sal Salvador in Manhattan. In 1972, he enrolled at the New College of the University of South Florida and graduated three years later. He continued studies at Berklee College of Music. After living in Brazil for a few months, he returned to New York City, where he performed and taught. In 1979, he recorded with Canadian saxophonist Glen Hall, with Joanne Brackeen, Cecil McBee, and Billy Hart participating. Until 1983, when he recorded his debut album, he worked with Vinnie Burke, Warne Marsh, Emily Remler, and Aaron Bell. He taught privately and at the Rhode Island Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Evans (saxophonist)
William D. Evans (born February 8, 1958) is an American jazz saxophonist, who was a member of the Miles Davis group in the 1980s and has since led several of his own bands, including Push and Soulgrass. Evans plays tenor and soprano saxophones. He has recorded over 17 solo albums and received two Grammy Award nominations. He recorded an award-winning album called ''Bill Evans – Vans Joint'' with the WDR Big Band in 2009. He has played a variety of music with his solo projects, including bluegrass, jazz, and funk. His style is influenced by Michael Brecker, Bob Berg, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, John Coltrane, Stan Getz, Steve Grossman, and Dave Liebman. Biography Evans was born in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, United States. His father was a classical piano prodigy and until junior high school Evans studied classical clarinet. He attended Hinsdale Central High School and studied with tenor saxophonist Vince Micko. Early in his studies he was able to hear such artists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Flory
Chris Flory (born November 13, 1953) is an American jazz guitarist. Flory began playing professionally in Providence, Rhode Island, in the 1970s. He played with Benny Goodman from 1979 to 1985, toured throughout China in 1992, and among his other credits include work with Ruby Braff, Judy Carmichael, Roy Eldridge, Scott Hamilton (musician), Scott Hamilton, Illinois Jacquet, Buddy Tate, and Bob Wilber. In an interview with ''JazzTimes'', Flory stated that his music has been inspired by Charlie Parker, Charlie Christian, T-Bone Walker, and Jimi Hendrix. Discography As leader * ''For All We Know'' (Concord Jazz, 1990) * ''City Life'' (Concord Jazz, 1993) * ''Word on the Street'' (Double-Time, 1996) * ''Blues in My Heart'' with Duke Robillard (Stony Plain, 2007) * ''For You'' (Arbors, 2008) * ''The Chris Flory Quintet Featuring Scott Hamilton'' (Arbors, 2011) As sideman With Ruby Braff * ''A First'' (Concord Jazz, 1985) * ''A Sailboat in the Moonlight'' (Concord Jazz, 1986) * ''Mr. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vic Juris
Victor Edward Jurusz Jr. (September 26, 1953 – December 31, 2019), known professionally as Vic Juris, was an American jazz guitarist. Music career Juris was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, but he moved with his family to Parsippany early in his life. In 1963, at the age of 10, he began learning guitar. At 11, he studied guitar at the home of his teacher, Ed Berg, and got interested in jazz listening to Berg's records of guitarists Django Reinhardt, Jim Hall, Barney Kessel, Jimmy Raney, and Johnny Smith. In his teens he played the rock music of the 1960s. When he was 19, he met blind saxophonist Eric Kloss and they became friends. He made his first recording on Kloss's album ''Bodies' Warmth'' (Muse, 1975). Around the same time, he met guitarist Pat Martino, who became a friend and mentor. Juris recorded with Richie Cole during 1976–78 and released his debut album as a leader, ''Road Song'', in 1979. In the early 1980s, he turned to acoustic guitar in duos with Larry Cor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
