Dave Liebman approaches life with an intensity few people can muster. A saxophonist and educator who travels nearly 24/7, Lieb arrived with Elvin and Miles and now crisscrosses the planet playing gigs and teaching. His mission is simple, create uncompromising music, and empower others to do the same. Visit Lieb's Website: http://www.upbeat.co m/lieb
http://www.billytayl orjazz.net presents an episode of Billy Taylor's' 1958 TV show, "The Subject Is Jazz," featuring Bill Evans, Tony Scott, Art Farmer, Jimmy Cleveland, Doc Severinsen, Ed Thigpen, Mundell Lowe, Eddie Safranski and George Russell.
Live at Birdland, 1999 featuring Michael Brecker, David Liebman and Joe Lovano, tenor saxophones, Phil Markowitz, piano, Rufus Reid, bass and Billy Hart on drums.
Trane and Sonny, two of the most important musicians in history, were friends. Bret Primack's film explores their unique relationship. For more Sonny, please visit his website, www.sonnyrollins.com
http://www.billytayl orjazz.net presents "Bop" from "The Subject is Jazz," 1958. Interview - Cannonball talks about Charlie Parker. Music - "Round Midnight," and "Jeannie." Cannonball Adderley, alto saxophone; Nat Adderley, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Mundell Lowe, guitar; Billy Taylor, piano, Music Director; Ed Safranski, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums
Video Courtesy Hal Miller
http://www.birdlives .com
Bret Primack, formerly the Pariah, returns to action with a Video Blog called Bird Lives, and a Tribute to a remarkable musician, and man, Michael Brecker.
A unique exploration of John Coltrane's later music took place on September 23, 2007 at the Saxophone Summit Concert with Ravi Coltrane, David Liebman and Joe Lovano, the Saxophone Summit, performing. For Expression, they were joined by Randy Brecker, with Phil Markowitz on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Billy Hart on drums.
http://www.billytayl orjazz.net presents Billy Taylor playing Duke Ellington's Perdido along with the Master himself, and piano legend Willie the Lion Smith, from a 1969 tv celebration of Billy's birthday.
http://www.sonnyroll ins.com for all things Sonny.
When Sonny Rollins plays, the world listens. Watch the Jazz Master in concert, and an exclusive interview about his 1959-62 sabbatical and the time he spent practicing on the Williamsburg Bridge.