The Jazz Jam

The Sidewinder by Lee Morgan

On this week's episode we're going back to the peak of the Hard Bop era with The Sidewinder from Lee Morgan. An album that was widely popular amongst jazz enthusiasts as well as having more widespread popularity in pop music and culture. Our overall combined rating for the album is 9.4/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!
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Sketches of MD: Live at the Iridium by Kenny Garrett

On this week's episode we're getting down to the soul and spirit of Kenny Garrett and Pharaoh Sanders with the album Sketches of MD: Live at the Iridium. This is a fun and energetic live recording that brings together two jazz saxophone legends. Our overall combined rating for the album is 8.0/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!
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Jazz at Massey Hall by The Quintet

On this week's episode we're bebopping our way through Jazz at Massey Hall with the founding fathers of bebop. Another history-piece of a recording that is plenty deserving of a deep dive. Our overall combined rating for the album is 9.3/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!
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Five Peace Band (Live) by Chick Corea and John McLaughlin

On this week's episode we're jamming along to a jazz fusion super-group led by Chick Corea and John McLaughlin. This album won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Jazz Album and we get into some of the reasons why! Our overall combined rating for the album is 8.3/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!
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Somethin’ Else by Cannonball Adderley

On this week's episode we get in to one of the all-time great albums Somethin' Else by Cannonball Adderley. A jazz masterpiece front to back with an all star cast that includes the one and only Miles Davis. Our overall combined rating for the album is 9.7/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!
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Stretch Music by Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah

On this week's episode we focus on a 2015 release by Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah (now Chief Xian) entitled Stretch Music. This album features many young jazz musicians that have become mainstays in the current jazz landscape including Elena Pinderhughes, Braxton Cook, and Corey Fonville. Our overall combined rating for the album is 7.6/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!
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Blue and Sentimental by Ike Quebec

On this week's episode we listen to a recording by great and under-appreciated saxophonist Ike Quebec entitled Blue and Sentimental. He joins forces with the fantastic Grant Green to create his signature work and they are a match made in heaven. Our overall combined rating for the album is 8.9/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!
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New Standards Vol. 1 by Terri Lyne Carrington

On this week's episode we review a very recent release by veteran jazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington entitled New Standards Vol. 1. This is a collection of jazz compositions written by female composers and there's a lot going on in this one.  Our overall combined rating for the album is 8.0/10, make sure to take a listen to our thoughts and how we came up with that score!
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