The National Endowment for the Arts today announced the class of 2014 NEA Jazz Masters to be inducted early next year. Here are the Endowment’s profiles. JAMEY AEBERSOLD* Educator, Saxophonist, Pianist, Bassist, Banjo player Born in and currently resides in New Albany, Indiana * … [Read more...]
Archives for June 27, 2013
Other Places: Supersax
The latest edition of Steve Cerra’s Jazz Profiles features an extensive illustrated history of Supersax. The group of saxophone virtuosos dedicated themselves to performing transcriptions of intricate Charlie Parker solos. In addition, band members played top-grade improvisations of their own. … [Read more...]