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Arturo Sandoval Turns 68 Today

Posted by Jerry Greenberg

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November 6, 2017

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Arturo Sandoval Turns 68 Today

He began playing on the streets of his native Cuba at age 12, and became one of the most technically accomplished and versatile trumpet players of his time.

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Clifford Brown Born This Date in 1930

Posted by Jerry Greenberg

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October 30, 2017

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Clifford Brown Born This Date in 1930

Though he died young, leaving behind only four years worth of recordings, he was a major influence on later jazz trumpet players, including Freddie Hubbard and Lee Morgan.

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Jean Absil Born This Date in 1893

Posted by Jerry Greenberg

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October 23, 2017

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Jean Absil Born This Date in 1893

Despite his early interest in Richard Strauss and Wagner, Absil wrote numerous chamber works, often employing polymodal and polyphonic language.

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Celebrate Art Tatum’s Birthday

Posted by Jerry Greenberg

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October 13, 2017

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Celebrate Art Tatum’s Birthday

His performances were hailed for their technical proficiency and creativity, setting a new standard for jazz piano virtuosity.

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Paul Badura-Skoda Turns 90 Today

Posted by Jerry Greenberg

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October 6, 2017

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Paul Badura-Skoda Turns 90 Today

Best known for his performances of works by Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, the Austrian pianist was part of the so-called “Viennese Troika.”

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