NOTES ON JAZZ

A forum for jazz reviews, discussion of new jazz, blues music, the musicians, reviews of recent and historical releases, reviews of live performances, concerts, interviews and almost anything I find of interest. by Ralph A. Miriello

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Song of the Day -November 5, 2026-Freddie Hubbard-"Breaking Point!'- Blue Note -1964-"Mirrors"

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Freddie Hubbard (photo credit unknown) For November 5, 2026, my song for the day is my first exposure to the great trumpet player Freddie ...

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Todays Song of the Day November 3, 2026 Bill Evans-Portrait in Jazz- Riverside Records-1960-"Come Rain of Come Shine"

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Today’s song of the day brings us to the great pianist Bill Evans and an album that I have cherished for years, Portrait in Jazz from Riv...

Monday, November 2, 2026

Song for the Day Nov 2, 2026-from John McLaughlin's "Extrapolation"-Polydor 1969- "This Is For Us to Share"

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In 1969 the British guitarist John McLaughlin released one of his most influential albums on the Polydor label titled Extrapolation . Thos...

Saturday, October 31, 2026

An Auspicious Debut for Composer/Arranger Helen Sung and Her Big Band on "Oracles"

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Helen Sung- Oracles - Sunnyside The pianist Helen Sung has released her debut as a composer/arranger for big band music with Oracles on ...

Friday, October 30, 2026

Song for the Day: Michael Brecker-Tales from the Hudson-Impulse-1996-"Midnight Voyage"

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Michael Brecker (photo credit unknown) For the song of today, October 30, 2026, we go to one of my favorite songs that saxophonist Mich...

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