Features A guide to Cannonball Adderley in 5 essential albums by Luke Saunders When Julian Edwin Cannonball Adderley first arrived in New York City in the early ’50s, he was there to pursue higher education. Originally from Florida, the gregarious man had a…
Features A guide to getting into Thelonious Monk in 5 records by Luke Saunders Thelonious Monk was a pivotal figure in the evolution of jazz by using dissonance as an asset rather than a mistake. While often imitated, and thoroughly studied, none have come…
Features A guide to getting into Wes Montgomery by Luke Saunders As far as jazz guitar goes, there are very few who can top the chops and natural talent of Wes Montgomery. Since his 1960 breakthrough album, The Incredible Jazz Guitar…
News The largest ever reissue of Chet Baker’s music is on its way by Luke Haggart Craft Recordings have just announced they will be releasing a deluxe vinyl box set of the late Chet Baker’s most prominent recordings from Riverside Records. The box set, titled The…
News Vinyl Craft Records announce 60th anniversary reissue of The Country Blues Of John Lee Hooker by Sophie Heath Craft Records will debut The Country Blues of John Lee Hooker on Riverside Records for its 60th Anniversary. The vinyl will be released on August 2nd and will be cut from…
