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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…
Verve Records has reissued The Great Concert Of Charles Mingus, a 1964 recording from Paris’ Theatre des Champs-Elysees.
The recording comes from a 16-date, George Wein-organized European tour that took Mingus and his sextet from Oslo, Norway, to Milan, Italy. The night before the Paris concert, Johnny Coles was rushed to the hospital. The remaining quintet, which is heard on the album, features Eric Dolphy, Clifford Jordan, Jaki Byard and Dannie Richmond.
For the two-disc reissue, Verve restored the performance to its original running order and added previously excluded tracks like “A.T.F.W.” and “So Long Eric.” Mingus’ introductions of the band and select songs have also been restored and added.
For more information, visit www.vervemusicgroup.com
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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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…
