Recent Links :: 16 September 2014

John Coltrane: At The Daily Beast, Ted Gioia speculates on what John Coltrane might have achieved had he not died at age 40.

Duke Ellington: According to BillboardBiz, New York's highest court will hear arguments by Duke Ellington's heirs, who are attempting to reinstate their lawsuit against publisher EMI and are seeking half the royalties from the foreign sales of Ellington's music.

Bill Evans, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Art Tatum: At Amazon.com, Charlie Haden provides his "list of music you should hear." Included are several jazz albums and pieces:

• Bill Evans: Sunday at the Village Vanguard. (Purchase the album from Amazon.com.)
• Charlie Parker: The track "Kim" from the 10-CD box set Bird: Complete Charlie Parker on Verve. (Purchase the album from Amazon.com.)
• Bud Powell: Jazz Giant. (Purchase the album from Amazon.com.)
• Art Tatum: Piano Starts Here: Live at the Shrine. (Purchase the album from Amazon.com.)

Billie Holiday, Annie Ross: Downbeat provides an interview with Annie Ross, who discusses her album in memory of Billie Holiday, To Lady With Love.

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