Jazz Links

Tribute to a jazz trumpet legend (San Francisco Chronicle)

Musician Patrice Rushen is among mourners attending the funeral for famed jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. The service featured a musical tribute by Stevie Wonder (on harmonica) and Hubert Laws (playing flute). Hubbard was a virtuoso instrumentalist who...

Richard Galliano / Brussels Jazz Orchestra | Ten Years Ago (All About Jazz)

An energetic recording artist who since 2007 has been averaging three albums a year, accordionist Richard Galliano appears even more prolific because of the quick-fire diversity of contexts in which he places himself—solo, with his Tangaria quartet, with European and American jazz groups ranging from duos to larger lineups, and with strings.

Jazz win shootout (Idaho State Journal)

SALT LAKE CITY -- Paul Millsap is helping the Utah Jazz get by without Carlos Boozer. Millsap scored 19 points and had 14 rebounds to lead the Jazz to a 119-114 victory over the Warriors on Monday night.

Blue Note Records Celebrates 70 Years Of Jazz (NPR)

From before bebop to the present day, some of the best jazz albums of all time have been issued by Blue Note Records. The label celebrates its 70th anniversary this week, and to honor the occasion, pianist Bill Charlap has chosen five of his all-time favorite Blue Note songs.