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1/ Listening to the lovely debut album of the Dutch trumpeteer (and singer) Suzan Veneman and band (2021).
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November 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Dink Johnson was a pianist, clarinetist and drummer, probably from New Orleans. He recorded with Kid Ory's Band in 1922 as a clarinetist. In the 1940s and 50s he recorded as a pianist. He passed away OTD in 1954.

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born Oct. 28, 1892 Dink Johnson "Grace and Beauty"
Ollie "Dink" Johnson (October 28, 1892 – November 29, 1954) was a Dixieland jazz pianist, clarinetist, and drummer. Johnson was born in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was the younger brother of double bassist William Manuel Johnson. He worked around Mississippi and New Orleans before moving to the western
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November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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From my favourite Eddie Vedder album (2011):

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Eddie Vedder - Sleeping By Myself (Free Album Download Link) Ukulele Songs
YouTube video by montana8611
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November 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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1/ Bruce Turner was an English jazz saxophonist, clarinetist and bandleader. In the mid 1950s he briefly joined Humphrey Lyttelton’s trad band, but the more conservative fans told “dirty bopper” Turner, to “go home”.

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Humphrey Lyttelton and His Band - Close Your Eyes
Recorded in London on April 20th 1956 Humph in his prime with Wally Fawkes, clarinet and Bruce Turner, alto sax. The 'B' side of Bad Penny Blues, or was it originally supposed to be the 'A' side, I can't remember! Played on a Garrard 401 classic turntable with an SME 3009 tonearm, (non improved),
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November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Pianist John Colianni played with Lionel Hampton's big band, Les Paul, Anita O'Day and many others. From the mid 1980s on, he recorded under his own name. Colianni passed away OTD in 2023.

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John Colianni Trio "Get Happy"
The John Colianni Trio performs "Get Happy" at Tedesco Studios John Colianni, Piano Boots Maelson, Bass Bernard Linette, Drums
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November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Jimmy Lytell was a clarinetist who started in the 1920s in various jazz bands (Original Indiana Five, Original Dixieland Band a.o). A decade later he worked as a session and orchestra musician. Lytell passed away OTD in 1972.

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Jimmy Lytell & The Dixieland All Stars - Farewell Blues
Swing, New Orleans Jazz
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November 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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1/ Frida Touray, I do like her voice and songs.

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Frida Touray-Ode to friend live
YouTube video by Frida Touray
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November 27, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Frank Christian was a trumpeter and cornetist in the early New Orleans jazz scene. In the late 1910s he formed the Original New Orleans Jazz Band in NY, but soon returned south to play in various theater and dance bands. He passed away OTD in 1973.

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Pioneers of New Orleans Jazz: 1917-1923 (feat: Brown, Nunez, Lopez, Shields, LaRocca, Berendsohn)
Pioneers of New Orleans Jazz: 1917-1923 15 Early Performances by Early Crescent City Jazz Musicians 1. “Can You Tell” - Ray Miller’s Black & White Melody Boys (ft. Tom Brown), Vocalion 1920 [0:00] 2. “Railroad Blues” - Yerkes Southern Five (ft. Alcide “Yellow” Nunez and Tom Brown), Columbia 1920 [3
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November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Stanley Black was an English bandleader, composer, arranger and pianist. In the 1930s he worked with visiting artists Coleman Hawkins and Benny Carter. He became known for his scores for radio, television and cinema. Black passed away OTD in 2002.

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“Honeysuckle Rose” by Coleman Hawkins and Stanley Black 1934
“Honeysuckle Rose” by Coleman Hawkins and Stanley Black 1934 Decca 3358 A DAHR Link: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000355848/CE_6742-Honeysuckle_rose Coleman Hawkins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleman_Hawkins Stanley Black: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Black
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November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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1/ Lotte Lenya was an Austrian-American singer and actress whose fame started with her role in husband Kurt Weill’s and Berthold Brecht’s ‘Die Dreigroschenoper’.

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Lotte Lenya sings Alabama Song (vaimusic.com)
http://www.vaimusic.com/product/4319.html Lotte Lenya sings "Alabama Song" from Mahagonny (excerpt) (Brecht/Weill) (1958) From: VAI DVD 4319 Theater Songs of Brecht & Weill Starring Lotte Lenya and Gisela May Lotte Lenya and Gisela May were the two most prominent interpreters of Brecht and Weill in
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November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Cecil Payne was a saxophonist whose career spanned 5 decades. He worked with Dizzy Gillespie, Randy Weston, and recorded with Cannonball Adderley, Kenny Burrell a.o. and as a bandleader. Payne passed away OTD in 2007.

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Arnetta - Cecil Payne Quartet
Cecil Payne (bs) セシル・ペイン Duke Jordan (p) デューク・ジョーダン Tommy Potter (b) トミー・ポッター Art Taylor (d) アート・テイラー Recorded 5/19&22/1956
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November 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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1/ Pia Beck was a Dutch pianist and singer who started her career after WWII. Her first composition ‘Pia’s Boogie’ became an instant hit in the Low Countries. She toured Europe and the US and got praise from Oscar Peterson.

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Pia Beck « Let´s do it »
Pia Beck « Let´s do it » (Pia Beck) enregistrée le 28 août 1961 à Scheveningen En 1951, Pia Beck s'installe avec son trio à Scheveningen , dans le bar-club de l'Hotel des Galeries , qu'elle rebaptise «  Vliegende Hollander ». Pia Beck 1925-2009, grande dame du jazz , chanteuse, pianiste néerlan
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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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1/ It’s difficult to imagine a Swing Jazz Era without Tommy Dorsey. He was a trombonist, composer, conductor and bandleader. After his break up with brother Jimmy, Tommy’s orchestra was incredibly successful from the 1930s way into the 1950s.

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1930s Swing Orchestra: Tommy Dorsey's Band - Alone (1936)
Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, Vocal: Cliff Weston - Alone, Victor 1936
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November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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1/ Francis Paudras was a Parisian jazz enthusiast. He befriended Bill Evans and took care of Bud Powell when he suffered from TB. Paudras interviewed and recorded Powell (and Max Roach, Dizzy Gillespie a.o.).

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November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Frank Rosolino was a trombonist who played in Gene Krupa’s and Stan Kenton’s big bands. In the 1960s and 70s he worked with Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, Quincey Jones a.o. After a troubled life he passed tragically away in 1978 OTD.

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Frank Rosolino - Netherlands Studio Sessions - 13/06/1973
Frank Rosolino (tb), Louis Van Dyke (p), Jaques Schols (b), John Engels (dr) - Recorded 13 June 1973 at Radio NOS Studios, Hilversum, Netherlands 1. All The Things You Are (Kern) 0:00 2. My Funny Valentine (Rodgers/Hart) 13:23 3. I Love You (Cole Porter) 23:43 4.Autumn Leaves (Cosma) 34:24 5. Free F
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Trombonist Floyd O'Brien started his career in the 1920s. He recorded with Fats Waller, Mezz Mezzrow, worked with Gene Krupa, Bob Crosby a.o. (NY), Jack Teagarden, Wingy Manone (LA) and Bud Freeman in Chicago. O’Brien passed away OTD in 1968.

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Tennessee Twilight (1933) Floyd O'Brien (Trombone Soloist) 78 RPM
*DISCLAIMER* NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO. I DO NOT MONETIZE THIS VIDEO. If you own the copyright to this music please contact me first I will take it down immediately! Floyd O'Brien (May 7, 1904 - November 26, 1968) was an American jazz tr
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November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Allan Botschinsky was a Danish trumpeter, composer and arranger. In the 1950s he played with touring musicians such as Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, Lee Konitz a.o. He recorded extensively as bandleader and sideman. Botschinsky passed away OTD in 2020.

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samba petite
Allan Botschinsky & NHOP "Samba Petite" 1987, Duologue Album
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November 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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From the Swedish jazz scene, a most Under the Radar group...The Bladverk Band ...
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Foggy Sunday
YouTube video by Bladverk Band - Topic
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November 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Clifford Thornton was a multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger. He was known for his explorations in free and avant-garde jazz. He arranged for Horace Silver, McCoy Tyner and recorded with Sun Ra, Pharoah Sanders a.o. Thornton died OTD in 1989.

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The Wake (complete Version)
Provided to YouTube by Music Video Distributors Inc. The Wake (complete Version) · The Clifford Thornton New Art Ensemble Freedom And Unity ℗ Unheard Music Series / Atavistic Released on: 2005-04-19 Artist: The Clifford Thornton New Art Ensemble Auto-generated by YouTube.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Chico Hamilton was a drummer who worked with Lester Young, Gerry Mulligan, Count Basie a.o.
As a bandleader he explored subgenres such as cool jazz, post bop and jazz fusion. Hamilton passed away OTD in 2013.

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Chico Hamilton - The Original Chico Hamilton Quintet ( Full Album )
Chico Hamilton - drums.... Buddy Collette - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute, clarinet.... Fred Katz - cello.... Jim Hall - guitar.... Carson Smith - bass.... ............................................................ "Caravan" - 6:05 "Tea for Two" - 5:34 "Fast Flute" - 6:00 "Change It"
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November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Robert Byrne was a bandleader, trombonist and music executive. He played with the Dorsey Brothers. In between starting two of his own big bands he flew aircraft in WWII. Byrne died OTD in 2006.

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November 25, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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i fact-checked this beautiful piece about South Africa's exiled jazz musicians: www.parapraxismagazine.com/articles/lik...
Like Deepening Thunder into Our Hearts — Parapraxis
Sounding South African Exile Francis Gooding
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November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Eric(h) Vogel was a Czech trumpeter who organised a jazz school in the Brno Jewish ghetto. He was arrested, but escaped during the transport to Dachau. In 1946 he moved to the US where he died in 1980, date unknown.

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Ghetto Swingers - Bei mir du bist schön
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November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Arthur Jones was a free jazz saxophonist who worked and recorded with Frank Wright in the late 1960s and later with Archie Shepp. In Paris he recorded as a bandleader. Arthur Jones passed away in 1998, date unknown.

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Africanasia, Pt. 1
Provided to YouTube by The-Source Africanasia, Pt. 1 · Claude Delcloo and Arthur Jones Africanasia ℗ 2020 Charly Acquisitions Ltd. Released on: 1969-12-31 Music Publisher: Charly Pub. Ltd. Composer: Delcloo Auto-generated by YouTube.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Sten Hasselgård was a Swedish clarinetist in the US who started in the swing idiom. He shifted to bebop in the late 1940s, but died in a car accident OTD in 1948, only 26 years old.

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Åke "Stan" Hasselgård - Blue Cupol.
May 3 1947 Åke "Stan" Hasselgård-cl, Bob Laine-p, Gösta Törner-trp, Folke Eriksberg-g, Thore Jederby-b, Bertil Frylmark-d.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM