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Jimmy Crawford (drummer)
Jimmy "Craw" Crawford (January 14, 1910 – January 28, 1980) was an American jazz drummer in the swing era. Biography Jimmy Crawford was born in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. He was the drummer of the Jimmie Lunceford big band for nearly 14 years from 1928 to 1942. According to ''Modern Drummer'', Crawford "played with a strong, solid pulsation — a classic trademark of the Lunceford sound — and was a key factor in establishing the unique Lunceford beat."Jimmy Crawford , Modern Drummer Later, in the 1950s, Crawford worked as a pit drummer on in such productions as ''Jamai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Crawford And Frankie Laine (Gottlieb 13521)
Jimmy may refer to: Arts and entertainment Film and television * ''Jimmy'' (2008 film), a 2008 Hindi thriller directed by Raj N. Sippy * ''Jimmy'' (1979 film), a 1979 Indian Malayalam film directed by Melattoor Ravi Varma * ''Jimmy'' (2013 film), a 2013 drama directed by Mark Freiburger * "The Jimmy", a 1995 episode of the sitcom ''Seinfeld'' * "Jimmy", a 2002 episode of ''Static Shock'' Music * ''Jimmy'' (musical), a 1969 musical Songs * "Jimmy" (song), a song by M.I.A. from the 2007 album ''Kala'' * "Jimmy", a song by Irving Berlin, see also List of songs written by Irving Berlin * "Jimmy", a song by Tones and I from her EP '' The Kids Are Coming'' * "Jimmy", a song by Tool from their 1996 album ''Ænima'' * "Jimmy", a song by dutch artist Boudewijn de Groot * "Jimmy", a song by Jay Thompson for the 1967 film ''Thoroughly Modern Millie'' Theater * Jimmy Awards, annual awards given by the Broadway League to high school musical theater performers in the United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Sinatra
Francis Albert Sinatra (; December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and actor. Nicknamed the " Chairman of the Board" and later called "Ol' Blue Eyes", Sinatra was one of the most popular entertainers of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. He is among the world's best-selling music artists with an estimated 150 million record sales. Born to Italian immigrants in Hoboken, New Jersey, Sinatra was greatly influenced by the intimate, easy-listening vocal style of Bing Crosby and began his musical career in the swing era with bandleaders Harry James and Tommy Dorsey. He found success as a solo artist after signing with Columbia Records in 1943, becoming the idol of the " bobby soxers". Sinatra released his debut album, '' The Voice of Frank Sinatra'', in 1946. When his film career stalled in the early 1950s, Sinatra turned to Las Vegas, where he became one of its best-known residency performers and part of the famous Rat Pack. His acting career was revived by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coleman Hawkins
Coleman Randolph Hawkins (November 21, 1904 – May 19, 1969), nicknamed "Hawk" and sometimes "Bean", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.Yanow, Scot"Coleman Hawkins: Artist Biography" AllMusic. Retrieved December 27, 2013. One of the first prominent jazz musicians on his instrument, as Joachim E. Berendt explained: "there were some tenor players before him, but the instrument was not an acknowledged jazz horn". Hawkins biographer John Chilton described the prevalent styles of tenor saxophone solos prior to Hawkins as "mooing" and "rubbery belches." Hawkins cited as influences Happy Caldwell, Stump Evans, and Prince Robinson, although he was the first to tailor his method of improvisation to the saxophone rather than imitate the techniques of the clarinet. Hawkins' virtuosic, arpeggiated approach to improvisation, with his characteristic rich, emotional, and vibrato-laden tonal style, was the main influence on a generation of tenor players that included Chu Berry, Charlie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dizzy And Strings
''Dizzy and Strings'' (also released as ''Diz Big Band'') is an album by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, released in 1955 by Norgran Records.Dizzy Gillespie discography accessed March 27, 2012 Track listing ''All compositions by Dizzy Gillespie except as indicated'' # "" ( Frederick Weatherly, Haydn Wood) - 4:38 # "Silhouette" ( |
The Buck Clarke Sound
''The Buck Clarke Sound'' is the third album by American jazz percussionist Buck Clarke. The album was released in 1963. Reception AllMusic rated the album 2 stars.Allmusic Review accessed February 17, 2020 Track listing All tracks composed by Charles Hampton; except where indicated # "Rev. Hamp" – 3:03 # "I Can't Get Started" ( Ira Gershwin, ) – 3:28 # "Night in Tunisia" ( Dizzy Gillespie, |
Buck Clarke
William Lewis "Buck" Clarke (October 2, 1933 – October 11, 1988) was an American jazz percussionist who played with Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Les McCann, Russ Freeman, Gerald Albright, Jimmy Smith and others. Clarke's many musical styles include soul, funk and contemporary jazz, with an Afrocentric perspective. Early life Clarke was born in Washington, DC on October 2, 1933. At 15, he started working at a display sign store. The father of one of his bosses was a cousin to Duke Ellington, so Clarke began to listen to jazz records by musicians such as Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Allen Jones and Dizzy Gillespie during lunch breaks and weekends, and he became "hooked on jazz." He eventually had a job offer at a D.C. club where he learned to play the congas. Career One of his very first gigs was at a show called "Jig Show", which featured dancers and comedians. Clarke would travel throughout the world, going to places such as New Orleans, where he first disc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bluesin' Around
''Bluesin' Around'' is an album by guitarist Kenny Burrell recorded in 1961 and 1962 and first released on the Columbia label in 1983. accessed August 2, 2012 Reception awarded the album 3 stars stating " the results, even with a few dated numbers such as "Mambo Twist," are excellent"."Yanow, SAllmusic Review accessed August 2, 2012 Track listing ''All compositions by Kenny Burrell except as indicated'' # "Mambo Twist" - 5:06 ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenny Burrell
Kenneth Earl Burrell (born July 31, 1931) is an American jazz guitarist known for his work on numerous top jazz labels: Prestige, Blue Note, Verve, CTI, Muse, and Concord. His collaborations with Jimmy Smith were notable, and produced the 1965 ''Billboard'' Top Twenty hit Verve album '' Organ Grinder Swing''. He has cited jazz guitarists Charlie Christian, Oscar Moore, and Django Reinhardt as influences, along with blues guitarists T-Bone Walker and Muddy Waters.Cohassey, John. "Kenny Burrell: Guitarist, Educator." ''Contemporary Musicians. Profiles of the People in Music.'' Ed. Julia M. Rubiner. Vol. 11. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 1994. 29–31. PrintNash, Sunny. "Kenny Burrell Biography." ''PRLog,'' May 13, 2009. Burrell is a professor and Director of Jazz Studies at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Early life Burrell was born in Detroit. Both his parents played instruments,Sallis, James. "Middle Ground: Herb Ellis, Howard Roberts, Jim Hall, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
String Along With Basie
''String Along with Basie'' is an album by pianist, composer and bandleader Count Basie accompanied by a small band and string section on tracks recorded in 1959 and 1960 and originally released on the Roulette label.Kitora, R.Count Basie Discography accessed November 3, 2015 Reception AllMusic awarded the album 4½ stars.Allmusic listing accessed November 3, 2015 Track listing # " Summertime" (, DuBose Heyward) - 2:52 # "Song of ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memories Ad-Lib
''Memories Ad-Lib'' is an album by singer Joe Williams with Count Basie featuring tracks recorded in 1958 which was originally released on the Roulette label. It is notable for featuring several short solo passages by rhythm guitarist Freddie Green.Cunniffe, ThomaCount Basie/Joe Williams: "Memories Ad-Lib" (Roulette LP 52021) accessed February 4, 2016 Reception AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars and its review by Ken Dryden states, "it will be greatly appreciated by fans of Count Basie and Joe Williams". Track listing # " Ain't Misbehavin'" ( Harry Brooks, Andy Razaf, Fats Waller) - 3:27 # "I'll Always Be in Love With You" (Bud Green, Herman Ruby, Sam H. Stept) - 2:45 # " Sweet Sue, Just You" (Victor Young, Will J. Harris) - 2:20 # " If I Could Be with You (One Hour Tonight)" (James P. Johnson, Henry Creamer) - 3:10 # " Dinah" (Harry Akst, Sam M. Lewis, Joe Young) - 3:20 # "Sometimes I'm Happy" (Vincent Youmans, Irving Caesar) - 2:49 Bonus track on CD reissue # " Baby Won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All About Memphis
''All About Memphis'' is an album by clarinetist Buster Bailey which was recorded in 1958 and released on the Felsted label. Retrieved July 6, 2017 Reception Scott Yanow of states, "Buster Bailey was one of the top clarinetists to emerge during the 1920s but he led relatively few sessions throughout his long career. ... In addition to W.C. Handy tunes, the other five songs are Bailey originals that mix together swing and the flavor of New Orleans jazz. It's a fine outing for the classic clarinetist". On |
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