Dave Liebman approaches life with an intensity few people can muster. A saxophonist and educator who travels nearly 24/7, Lieb arrived with Elvin and Miles and now crisscrosses the planet playing gigs and teaching. His mission is simple, create uncompromising music, and empower others to do the same. Visit Lieb's Website: http://www.upbeat.co m/lieb
Trane and Sonny, two of the most important musicians in history, were friends. Bret Primack's film explores their unique relationship. For more Sonny, please visit his website, www.sonnyrollins.com
http://www.billytayl orjazz.net presents "Bop" from "The Subject is Jazz," 1958. Interview - Cannonball talks about Charlie Parker. Music - "Round Midnight," and "Jeannie." Cannonball Adderley, alto saxophone; Nat Adderley, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Mundell Lowe, guitar; Billy Taylor, piano, Music Director; Ed Safranski, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums
Video Courtesy Hal Miller
http://www.sonnyroll ins.com for all things Sonny.
When Sonny Rollins plays, the world listens. Watch the Jazz Master in concert, and an exclusive interview about his 1959-62 sabbatical and the time he spent practicing on the Williamsburg Bridge.
http://www.billytayl orjazz.net presents Billy Taylor playing Duke Ellington's Perdido along with the Master himself, and piano legend Willie the Lion Smith, from a 1969 tv celebration of Billy's birthday.
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Bret Primack, formerly the Pariah, returns to action with a Video Blog called Bird Lives, and a Tribute to a remarkable musician, and man, Michael Brecker.
A unique exploration of John Coltrane's later music took place on September 23, 2007 at the Saxophone Summit Concert with Ravi Coltrane, David Liebman and Joe Lovano, the Saxophone Summit, performing. For Expression, they were joined by Randy Brecker, with Phil Markowitz on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Billy Hart on drums.