Oscar Peterson et Joe Pass á Salle Pleyel ~ Oscar Peterson and Joe Pass | By Eddie Carter Back in 1987, I had the opportunity to see pianist Ellis Marsalis […]

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Rollins Plays For Bird ~ Sonny Rollins Quintet With Kenny Dorham and Max Roach | By Eddie Carter On May 25, 2026, the jazz world lost a true legend, Sonny Rollins, […]

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Portraits at The Penthouse – Live in Seattle ~ Bill Evans –| By Eddie Carter I was still in a mindset to hear another pianist-led release after listening to Mal […]

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Left Alone ~ The Mal Waldron Trio | By Eddie Carter This morning’s album from the library is Mal Waldron, a jazz pianist, arranger, and composer who’s recording a dedication […]

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After Lights Out ~ Tubby Hayes Quintet | By Eddie Carter This morning’s spotlight shines on a 1956 release by the Tubby Hayes Quintet, After Lights Out (Tempo TAP 6). […]

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Serenade To A Bus Seat ~ Clark Terry Quintet | By Eddie Carter This morning’s spotlight shines on a remarkable trumpeter who, in my view, always delivered flawless performances. Serenade […]

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Open Sesame ~ Freddie Hubbard | By Eddie Carter I’ve been a huge Freddie Hubbard fan since I was ten years old, and he’s always been one of my favorite […]

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Step Lightly ~ Blue Mitchell | By Eddie Carter In this morning’s discussion, trumpeter Blue Mitchell takes center stage with an underrated, yet delightful album. Step Lightly (Blue Note Classic […]

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Tom Cat ~ Lee Morgan | By Eddie Carter Submitted for your approval this morning is a Lee Morgan album that many may not be familiar with. Tom Cat (Blue […]

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Yardbird Suite ~ Frank Morgan Quartet | By Eddie Carter A few evenings ago, I spent the time listening to a few saxophonist albums, and one in particular inspired thismorning’s […]

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Philly Mignon ~ Philly Joe Jones | By Eddie Carter This morning’s album from my library is a hidden gem led by the talented drummer Philly Joe Jones. He brings […]

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For Basie ~ Paul Quinichette | By Eddie Carter A few nights ago, with rain falling and a cold atmosphere outside, it felt like the ideal moment to listen to […]

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After The Morning ~ John Hicks | By Eddie Carter Feeling exhausted after a long week, I sought an album that offered a gentle, soothing escape. I went to the […]

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Cunningbird ~ Jimmy Knepper Quintet | By Eddie Carter A few years back, during our anniversary trip to Honolulu, Hawaii, my wife and I took a walk along Bethel Street […]

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Club Date ~ Yusef Lateef | By Eddie Carter A few nights ago, I spent time with an album I hadn’t listened to in a while and thought it deserved […]

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Jackie’s Bag ~ Jackie McLean | By Eddie Carter Alto saxophonist, Jackie McLean, enters this morning’s spotlight with an excellent 1961 hard bop album, Jackie’s Bag (Blue Note BLP 4051/BST […]

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Nights At The Keystone ~ Dexter Gordon | By Eddie Carter Dexter Gordon’s return to the United States generated significant excitement among his fans. After his triumphant return to the […]

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Tubby Hayes and The Jazz Couriers Featuring Ronnie Scott | By Eddie Carter This morning’s album from the library is Tubby Hayes and The Jazz Couriers (Tempo TP 15), a […]

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