Recent Links :: September 27
- Louis Armstrong: Ricky Riccardi provides cuts to listen to in conjunction with chapter 9 of his book, What a Wonderful World: The Magic of Louis Armstrong's Later Years, at his blog, The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong. (Purchase the book, What a Wonderful World: The Magic of Louis Armstrong's Later Years, at Barnes & Noble.)
- George Benson: The St. Louis Jazz Notes Saturday Video Showcase featured jazz guitarist George Benson on September 24.
- John Coltrane: Several people noted John Coltrane's birthday on September 23, including James Hale at Jazz Chronicles and Peter Hum at the Ottawa Citizen.
- John Coltrane, Miles Davis: James Hale tells a story that illustrates the difference between a Miles Davis concert and a John Coltrane concert at Jazz Chronicles.
- Chick Corea: John Kelman reviews the album, Orvieto, by Chick Corea and Stefano Bollani for All About Jazz. (Pre-order the CD, Orvieto, at Barnes & Noble.)
- Freddie Hubbard: James Hale reminisces about Freddie Hubbard at Jazz Chronicles.
- Jaco Pastorius: Tom Wilmeth remembers Jaco Pastorius at JazzTimes.
- Bud Powell: Several people reminisced about the great Bud Powell on his birthday, including Peter Hum in the Ottawa Citizen, David Brent Johnson at Night Lights, and Peter Pullman at Do the Math.
- Sonny Rollins: The Los Angeles Times reviews the Sonny Rollins concert at Royce Hall.
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