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Russ Freeman (pianist)
Russell Donald Freeman (May 28, 1926 – June 27, 2002) was a bebop and cool jazz pianist and composer. Initially, Freeman was classically trained. His reputation as a jazz pianist grew in the 1940s after working with Art Pepper and Shorty Rogers. He played with Charlie Parker on the 1947 "Home Cooking" jazz session. Numerous collaborations followed in the 1950s with Chet Baker, Shelly Manne, and Art Pepper. These collaborations included the ''Jazz Immortal'' LP recorded with Russ Freeman and jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown in 1954, which included leading musicians Brown and Zoot Sims. On the ''Jazz Immortal'' LP, Russ Freeman was able to play in a combo that recorded many Clifford Brown compositions. In 1957, he collaborated with André Previn on the album '' Double Play!'', where they both played piano, accompanied only by Manne on drums. In 1988, Keith Jarrett performed a version of Freeman's "The Wind" in a solo concert in Paris, which is featured on his album '' Paris Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago, Illinois
(''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = United States , subdivision_type1 = State , subdivision_type2 = Counties , subdivision_name1 = Illinois , subdivision_name2 = Cook and DuPage , established_title = Settled , established_date = , established_title2 = Incorporated (city) , established_date2 = , founder = Jean Baptiste Point du Sable , government_type = Mayor–council , governing_body = Chicago City Council , leader_title = Mayor , leader_name = Lori Lightfoot ( D) , leader_title1 = City Clerk , leader_name1 = Anna Valencia ( D) , unit_pref = Imperial , area_footnotes = , area_tot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey (; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the " Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whistle register. Carey rose to fame in 1990 with her debut album '' Mariah Carey''. She was the first artist to have their first five singles reach number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, from "Vision of Love" to "Emotions". For the enduring popularity of her holiday music, particularly the 1994 Christmas song " All I Want for Christmas Is You", she has also been dubbed the "Queen of Christmas". Carey's self-titled debut album was released under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, who married her three years later. She gained further worldwide success with the albums ''Music Box'' (1993) and ''Daydream'' (1995), with singles including "Hero", " Without You", "Fantasy", "Always Be My Baby", and "One Sweet Day", which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pretty/Groovy
''Pretty/Groovy'' is an album by jazz trumpeter Chet Baker recorded in 1953 and 1954 (with one track from 1957) and released on the World Pacific label in 1958. accessed August 7, 2013 The album compiles tracks previously released on the 1953 10-inch LP '''' along with previously unissued recordings. Reception rated the album with 3 stars.[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Coast Live (album)
''West Coast Live'' is a live album by trumpeter Chet Baker and saxophonist Stan Getz which was recorded in California in 1953 but not released until 1997, on the Pacific Jazz label. accessed August 8, 2013 Reception Lindsay Planer of states: "For two men who purportedly would rather not be in the same room at the same time, Baker and Getz are able to create some legitimately brilliant improvisation".Planer, LAllmusic Review accessed August 8, 2013 Track listing ...
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Witch Doctor (Chet Baker Album)
''Witch Doctor'' is a live album by American jazz trumpeter Chet Baker which was recorded at The Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach in 1953 and released on the Contemporary label in 1985. accessed August 6, 2013 Reception Rick Anderson of states, "this disc finds Baker playing well, if not very consistently, and features a shifting group behind him... There are better introductions to the Lighthouse sound, but this album is sure to please Chet Baker fans".Anderson, RAllmusic Review accessed August 6, 2013 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman
''Chet Baker Quartet featuring Russ Freeman'' is an album by jazz trumpeter Chet Baker originally recorded in 1953 and released as a 10-inch LP on the Pacific Jazz label. accessed August 7, 2013 The album was reissued on CD in 1998 with 17 bonus tracks originally released on the 10-inch LP ''Chet Baker Quartet featuring Russ Freeman'' and 12-inch LPs '' Pretty/Groovy'' and '' The Trumpet Artistry of Chet Baker''. Reception rated the reissued album with ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grey December (album)
''Grey December'' is an album by jazz trumpeter Chet Baker compiling sessions recorded in 1953 and 1955 which was released on the Pacific Jazz label in 1992. accessed August 14, 2013 The album compiles tracks previously released on the 1954 10-inch LP '','' the 7-inch EP ''Chet Baker – Sings And Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman And Strings,'' along with previously unissued alternate takes. The CD cover uses the same picture by William Claxton as the original cover of LP '' |
Chet Baker Sings
''Chet Baker Sings'' is the debut vocal album by jazz musician Chet Baker, released in 1954 by Pacific Jazz Records. In 2001, the album received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award. Baker would return to selections from this album throughout his career. "My Funny Valentine" was regularly included in his concert performances, and is considered by some to be his signature song. Track listing Original LP (Pacific PJLP-11) Side one: #"But Not for Me" - 3:04 #"Time After Time" - 2:46 #"My Funny Valentine" - 2:21 #"I Fall in Love Too Easily" - 3:21 Side two: #"There Will Never Be Another You" - 3:00 #"I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes)" - 2:59 #"The Thrill is Gone" - 2:51 #"Look for the Silver Lining" - 2:39 1956 LP reissue (Pacific PJ-1222) This issue features additional tracks 1-6, which were recorded on July 23 and 30, 1956. Personnel * Chet Baker - vocals, trumpet * Russ Freeman - piano, celesta * Carson Smith - double bass *Joe Mondragon - double bass * Bob Nee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chet Baker & Strings
''Chet Baker & Strings'' is an album by jazz trumpeter Chet Baker recorded in late 1953 and early 1954 and released on the Columbia label. accessed August 5, 2013 Reception Lindsay Planer of stated: "This release offers a unique glimpse of a young Chet Baker in a quintet setting, complemented by a nine-piece string section... The easygoing and otherwise winding strings support the cool bop like a kite in a March breeze — light, airy, and conspicuous only in altitude".Planer, LAllmusic listing accesse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Misty Miss Christy
''The Misty Miss Christy'' is a 1956 studio album by June Christy. Christy sings several jazz standards along with a few lesser-known tunes. Pete Rugolo arranged the songs and conducted the orchestra, which consisted of different combinations of musicians on different recording dates, with some overlap. The album was released on Capitol Records and reissued on Discovery Records. The CD was released on Blue Note Records. Track listing # " That's All" (Alan Brandt, Bob Haymes) – 3:25 # "I Didn't Know About You" ( Duke Ellington, Bob Russell) – 2:54 # "Day Dream" (Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, John La Touche) – 2:59 # "Sing Something Simple" (Herman Hupfeld) – 2:13 # " Maybe You'll Be There" ( Rube Bloom, Sammy Gallop) – 2:52 # "Dearly Beloved" (Jerome Kern, Johnny Mercer) – 1:36 # " 'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk, Bernie Hanighen, Cootie Williams) – 4:58 # "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening" (Jimmy McHugh, Harold Adamson)& ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
June Christy
June Christy (born Shirley Luster; November 20, 1925June 21, 1990) was an American singer, known for her work in the cool jazz genre and for her silky smooth vocals. Her success as a singer began with The Stan Kenton Orchestra. She pursued a solo career from 1954 and is best known for her debut album ''Something Cool''. After her death, she was hailed as "one of the finest and most neglected singers of her time." Biography Early life Shirley Luster was born in Springfield, Illinois, United States. She moved with her parents Steve and Marie (née Crain) Luster to Decatur, Illinois, when she was three years old. She began to sing with the Decatur-based Bill Oetzel Orchestra at thirteen. While attending Decatur High School she appeared with Oetzel and his society band, the Ben Bradley Band, and Bill Madden's Band. After high school she moved to Chicago, changed her name to Sharon Leslie, and sang with a group led by Boyd Raeburn. Later she joined Benny Strong's band. In 1944, St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stan Getz
Stanley Getz (February 2, 1927 – June 6, 1991) was an American jazz saxophonist. Playing primarily the tenor saxophone, Getz was known as "The Sound" because of his warm, lyrical tone, with his prime influence being the wispy, mellow timbre of his idol, Lester Young. Coming to prominence in the late 1940s with Woody Herman's big band, Getz is described by critic Scott Yanow as "one of the all-time great tenor saxophonists". Getz performed in bebop and cool jazz groups. Influenced by João Gilberto and Antônio Carlos Jobim, he also helped popularize bossa nova in the United States with the hit 1964 single "The Girl from Ipanema". Early life Stan Getz was born on February 2, 1927, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Getz's father Alexander ("Al") was a Ukrainian Jewish immigrant who was born in Mile End, London, in 1904, while his mother Goldie (née Yampolsky) was born in Philadelphia in 1907. His paternal grandparents Harris and Beckie Gaye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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