Seattle Jazz Academy

Tonight’s Vinyl Delights: Page One.
Joe Henderson’s debut — clear voice, strong compositions, and a band that moves with purpose. A record that holds up on repeated listening.

Tonight’s Vinyl Delights: Thelonius Alone In San Francisco.
Dig Blue Monk: a blues that has become part of the language — simple on the surface, with depth in phrasing, time, and interpretation. One to study and return to often.

Tonight’s Vinyl Delights: Carmen Sings Monk.
Carmen McRae bringing clarity and personality to Thelonious Monk’s music — a vocal record with strong phrasing, space, and intention. A different way into Monk’s world.

Tonight’s Vinyl Delights: Open Sesame.
Freddie Hubbard with a strong front line and clear, driving energy. Do you love it? Let us know!

Tonight’s Vinyl Delights: The Big Band Sound of Thad Jones / Mel Lewis featuring Miss Ruth Brown.
A deep big band sound, strong writing, and a powerful vocal presence.

Tonight’s Vinyl Delights: Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.

Driving rhythm, clear forms, and a band built for momentum. A record that defines hard bop and the role of the drummer as bandleader.

Tonight’s Vinyl Delights: Blues-ette.

Curtis Fuller’s trombone front and center, a lyrical, swinging record!

Tonight’s Vinyl Delights: The Blues and the Abstract Truth.

Oliver Nelson’s writing, a remarkable ensemble, and a record that balances structure and freedom in a way that still feels fresh. One worth spending time with.

Today’s listening: Kind of Blue.
A record that rewards close listening — time, space, and interaction at the highest level. One to return to often.

Jazz Appreciation Month: Bird and Diz — Jason Parker