Monthly Archives: February 2014

If you love a crystal clear jazz soprano, go and buy some of her records. R.I.P. Alice Babs, lovely Swedish swing angel. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOnI0rY5aWs&w=420&h=345] Advertisements

Duke Ellington was an impatient man, because he wanted to hear instantly what he wrote for his orchestra. And he was – like yours truly – one of those “last-minute-types” when it came to composing/ arranging music. Maybe he needed … Continue reading →