Mosaic RecordsWoody Herman’s tremendous success in the mid ’40s was one the last bright moments during the tail…Many elements conspired to make the Woody Herman Herd of 1944–6 one of the greatest in jazz’s big band pantheon. Woody’s first band was…Aug 17, 2021Aug 17, 2021
Mosaic RecordsColeman Hawkins“Coleman Hawkins instantly established authority when he took the stage, before he had even played a note. Though short of stature, he was…Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
Mosaic RecordsLester YoungThe Legendary Lester Young & Count Basie Session November 9, 1936Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
Mosaic RecordsJoe PassJoe Pass (g), John Pisano (rhythm g), Jim Hughart (b), Colin Bailey (d)Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
Mosaic RecordsLionel HamptonLionel Hampton was jazz’s first major vibraphonist, making a very strong impact when he joined Benny Goodman’s quartet in 1936. An…Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
Mosaic RecordsArtie ShawWhen band leader Artie Shaw put down his clarinet in 1954 — vowing never to play again — he made a “forever” decision most of us could…Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
Mosaic RecordsDjango Reinhardt and the Quintet of the Hot Club of FranceExactly Like You is one of those recordings that’s right in the groove. Django Reinhardt gets all the solo space (one chorus), plus a taste…Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
Mosaic RecordsMiles Davis In A Silent WayThe In A Silent Way sessions cover a mere six months of Miles Davis’ recording activity. But this was a period of rapid change and growth…Jul 25, 2021Jul 25, 2021