Tag: Lionel Hampton

Written by Dann Alexander

The Jazz of Gary Burton

A sample of records from my collection, connected to Gary Burton Almost any time that the sounds of jazz are spinning on my turntable, Gary Burton can be heard commanding the vibraphone. In my high school days I discovered some incredible Montreal Jazz Festival concert footage of the great vibraphonists. Milt Jackson and his work […]

Written by Dann Alexander

La La Land. A La La Letdown, and Saving Jazz.

I expected so much more from this critically acclaimed film. Given the accolades it has received, I expected more. Given the stellar cast of talent, I expected more. This is not going to be a complete review of the film. I will let you all judge for yourselves as to what you think of it. […]