Jul 17, 2025 12:44 PM
DownBeat’s 73rd Annual Critics Poll: One for the Record Books
You see before you what we believe is the largest and most comprehensive Critics Poll in the history of jazz. DownBeat…
Prestige is releasing five more titles in its Rudy Van Gelder Remasters series on Sept. 26. Van Gelder originally recorded these now-classic jazz titles in his New Jersey studio in the 1950s through the early 1960s. He transferred the original analog stereo master tapes to compact disc using 24-bit digital technology for these reissues.
“I remember the sessions well,” Van Gelder said. “I remember how the musicians wanted the sound and I remember their reactions to the playbacks. Today, I feel strongly that I am their messenger.”
The titles in the upcoming reissue series include John Coltrane’s Soultrane (1958), Miles Davis All Stars’ Walkin’ (1954), Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis’ Cookbook, Vol. 1 (1958), Jack McDuff’s The Honeydripper (1961) and Etta Jones’ Don’t Go To Strangers (1960).
James Brandon Lewis earned honors for Artist of the Year and Tenor Saxophonist of the Year. Three of his recordings placed in the Albums of the Year category.
Jul 17, 2025 12:44 PM
You see before you what we believe is the largest and most comprehensive Critics Poll in the history of jazz. DownBeat…
Galper was often regarded as an underrated master of his craft.
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Hal Galper, a pianist, composer and arranger who enjoyed a substantial performing career but made perhaps a deeper…
Chuck Mangione on the cover of the May 8, 1975, edition of DownBeat.
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“Hamiet was one of the most underrated musicians ever,” says Whitaker of baritone saxophonist Hamiet Bluiett.
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At 56, Rodney Whitaker, professor of jazz bass and director of jazz studies at Michigan State University, is equally…
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The DownBeat Critics Poll provides a wonderful snapshot of the jazz scene today, with much to explore and many great…
