Louis Armstrong: At The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong, Ricky Riccardi writes about Armstrong's Paris recordings for the Brunswick label.
Miles Davis: According to Jeff Tamarkin at JazzTimes, Stephen Davis has published a new book, Miles Davis/1973: “My Ego Only Needs a Good Rhythm Section”, which is based on the author’s two-day interview with Miles Davis in March 1973. (Purchase the book from Amazon.com.)
Miles Davis: At StereoGum, Phil Freeman ranks the 29 Miles Davis albums from worst ("Blue Moods") to best ("On the Corner").
Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk: At The Wall Street Journal's Speakeasy, Thelonious Monk III discusses the relationship between his father and Miles Davis.
Herbie Hancock: At the Los Angeles Times, Chris Barton discusses Herbie Hancock's memoir, Possibilities. (Purchase the book from Amazon.com.)
Bud Powell: New Jazz United shares a video of Bud Powell's "Un Poco Loco." (The song is available on the album, The Amazing Bud Powell, Volume 1, which can be purchased from Amazon.com.)
Sun Ra: New Jazz United shares a video of Sun Ra's "Friendly Galaxy." (The song is available on the album, Secrets of the Sun, which can be purchased from Amazon.com.)
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