Album Feature: “Tetragon”

On May 18, 2012 By

Joe Henderson is one of my favorite tenor saxophone players and this 1968 release explains why. But really, the music he was a part of in his whole career as a musician was considered to be great. Either as a band leader or as a band member his contribution was always an innovative [...]

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Album Feature: “Introducing Wayne Shorter”

On May 12, 2012 By

This is Wayne Shorter’s debut album and you will love it. It’s categorized as a Hard Bop Album and was released in 1959. It was titled “Introducing Wayne Shorter” and can be purchased here. I will later place it in the Hard Bop Playlist. For play times check here in the Schedule Link. [...]

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About the photo “A Great Day in Harlem”

On May 12, 2012 By

This is a great story about one of the most important and most historic pictures taken on the subject of Jazz. It was shot in Harlem, New York City on August 12th of the year 1958. It was the most unique picture to see for all Jazz fans living at the time it [...]

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Album Feature: Heavy!!!

On May 5, 2012 By

Here’s a great album that all the listeners here on Jazz Con Class will enjoy and appreciate. I will be placing on the rotation for a week or so and then drop it in the Avant-Garde Playlist. For exact times when it will be broadcasting please check the Schedule link, enjoy! About the [...]

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The “Now Playing” Button

On May 1, 2012 By

If you noticed, there’s an image like the one above located on the left sidebar. Clicking on it will take you to the “Now Playing” Page/link. This will list the song that is “On Air” at the moment and the songs that played before in order. You can go further and investigate how [...]

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Introducing the “Early Jazz Funk Playlist” a short intermission

On April 29, 2012 By

I knew that sooner or later I would be introducing this playlist and to be honest, it took me quite a bit of time just naming it. The late 60′s and early 70′s was a delicate and challenging time for traditional Jazz. A new inventive generation was was emerging and the powerful electrical [...]

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Introducing Electric Piquete

On April 24, 2012 By

I have decided to feature current bands from around the world that have a total dedication to traditional Jazz or that have a an influential Jazz element associated within their music. Electric Piquete will be the first to be featured and I have added a playlist for their album entitled “Electric Piquete Playlist” [...]

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Latest Album Feature: “The Turning Point”

On April 22, 2012 By

The newest featured album is just another perfect example of the many styles Avant-Garde Jazz had to offer to its listeners. It also points towards the direction in which Jazz took in the 70′s. The synthesizer began to have more of a presence and was more trendier. The old guard of Jazz musicians [...]

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Introducing the “Piano Alone” Playlist

On April 13, 2012 By

I have decided to add a solo instrument playlist and of course it is the piano. The “Piano Alone” Playlist will consist of as many Jazz pianist solos available and that I can personally find. It will not have all the best Jazz pianists because not all of them have piano solo songs [...]

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Featured Album: “Really Big”

On April 11, 2012 By

I will be featuring the album “Really Big” for about a week or so and then place it permanently in the G4 Playlist. It is a unique album and has an all-star lineup: Jimmy Heath’s first chance to lead a fairly large group, an all-star ten-piece, found him well featured both on tenor [...]

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Album Feature: “Unity”

On April 4, 2012 By

The latest album that will be featured here on Jazz Con Class is “Unity.” Larry Young was another great organist that was overshadowed by the more popular ones. Here in this album he teams up with a an all-star lineup, great music! This album will be airing for a least one week and [...]

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A “Playlist Poll” for the listeners

On April 3, 2012 By

I started a “Playlist Poll” for all the listeners to vote on and it’s located on the right sidebar. I need to get an idea of the playlists everyone enjoys most. I’m always trying improve the Jazz Con Class so that’s the reason why I’m doing this. You can only vote one time [...]

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Album Feature: The Trumpet Kings At Montreux 1975

On March 31, 2012 By

The latest Featured Album has been scheduled here and it’s a real beauty! It will be airing for a week or so and then placed in the 4G Playlist (Playlist Link). The official name of the album is “The Trumpet Kings At Montreux 1975″ and has a horn section that cannot be beat, [...]

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The Listeners Are Truly “International” on Jazz Con Class

On March 25, 2012 By

I am truly satisfied and amazed with the results that I am receiving every single day when I view the “Listeners” stats for Jazz Con Class. It’s incredible how much Jazz is appreciated around the world and how loyal the listeners are to this internet radio station. I’m going to share my “Country” [...]

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Another featured album: Cannonball Adderley Quintet Plus

On March 17, 2012 By

This is another great album that could also be categorized as a “Sleeper” and as my immediate previous post. The name of this album I will featuring also is Cannonball Adderley Quintet Plus and came out in 1961. It is borderline Hard Bop and Avant-Garde, the best of both worlds. I think the [...]

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Featured Album: Art Farmer/Benny Golson Meet the Jazztet

On March 15, 2012 By

This is my latest featured album and it is a real “Sleeper.” The name of the album is “Art Farmer/Benny Golson Meet the Jazztet” and it holds up on its own with the best of them, this is why I’m featuring it. There are many albums that somehow slip through the passionate Jazz [...]

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The NEW G4 Playlist and Strictly Miles

On March 13, 2012 By

In case you haven’t noticed the Generation 4 (G4)Playlist has been rotating for the last  few days and now I have added the newest playlist, its official name is “Strictly Miles.” Learn more about these two playlist here and find out when they will be playing here. Jazz Con Class is always trying [...]

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The Latest

On March 8, 2012 By

Hello listeners and readers alike! I’m very busy working on all sorts of projects with the sole purpose of further enhancing your listening experience. I will be updating every now and then to keep you up with “the latest” developments here on Jazz Con Class. 1. I have finished adding music files to [...]

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