Eileen Farrell - Gotta Right to Sing the Blues - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The latest recording by saxophonist, Gregory Tardy is titled InchIf Time Could Stand Still (On WJ3 Records). Featured are Memphis-born Pianist, Keith Brown (son of legendary pianist, Donald Brown), Columbia, MD-raised Alex, Norris is featured on two tracks, Brooklyn-based Drummer, Willie Jones III and to complete his elite ensemble is Philadelphia-native bassist, Alex Claffey. Mr. Tardy originally hails from the Jazz embassy of the world (New Orleans) and has since traveled the globe sharing the stage with many note-worthy improvising musical artists; he is considered one the premiere jazz educators in the country.

Art had just left jail, was out of practice, was fighting heroin addiction and found a problem with his sax mouthpiece just before this '57 session. The result? One of his all-time shining moments! He, Philly Joe Jones, Red Garland and Paul Chambers work magic with Straight Life; Imagination; Star Eyes; Birk's Works, and more. Bonus track from the session The Man I Love.

Robert Hicks made his first recordings in 1927. Dan Hornsby organised the first recording session for the extroverted bluesman of 24. At the time of his first recording session, Hicks was working as a chef at a place called Tidwell's Barbecue. In fact, he was nicknamed Barbecue Bob whilst working here. He learnt to play guitar both with elder brother Charlie and his good friend Curley Weaver.