Ellen Williams Carter
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Join me on Monday on Morning Brew the Jazz Notes edition. As always, you will hear a lot of classic and contemporary jazz from many amazing jazz artists, both past and present, from 5am to 8am on WPFW 89.3 FM, streaming live at WPFW.org.
Art Tatum was considered one of the greatest jazz pianists by his peers and audiences.
October 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Art Tatum was considered one of the greatest jazz pianists by his peers and audiences.
Art Blakey in 1939, Blakey began Mary Lou Williams and toured with the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra. Between 1944 and 1947, he was a member of Fletcher Henderson and Billy Eckstine’s band. In 1942, he traveled with Mary Lou Williams when she moved to New York. In 1947,
October 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Art Blakey in 1939, Blakey began Mary Lou Williams and toured with the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra. Between 1944 and 1947, he was a member of Fletcher Henderson and Billy Eckstine’s band. In 1942, he traveled with Mary Lou Williams when she moved to New York. In 1947,
Pharoah Sanders born on October 13, 1940 passed away on September 24, 2022. Sanders was considered to have been a disciple of Coltrane. Albert Ayler said, "Trane was the Father, Pharoah was the Son, I am the Holy Ghost.”
October 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Pharoah Sanders born on October 13, 1940 passed away on September 24, 2022. Sanders was considered to have been a disciple of Coltrane. Albert Ayler said, "Trane was the Father, Pharoah was the Son, I am the Holy Ghost.”
Quote:
When you listen to a pianist, each note should have an identity; each note should have a soul of its own." – Hank Jones
When you listen to a pianist, each note should have an identity; each note should have a soul of its own." – Hank Jones
September 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Quote:
When you listen to a pianist, each note should have an identity; each note should have a soul of its own." – Hank Jones
When you listen to a pianist, each note should have an identity; each note should have a soul of its own." – Hank Jones
Quotes:
“I don't aspire to be a star; I aspire to be a human being.” - Abbey Lincoln
“When I sing, I don't think about anything else. Everything else just disappears.” - Abbey Lincoln
“I don't aspire to be a star; I aspire to be a human being.” - Abbey Lincoln
“When I sing, I don't think about anything else. Everything else just disappears.” - Abbey Lincoln
September 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Quotes:
“I don't aspire to be a star; I aspire to be a human being.” - Abbey Lincoln
“When I sing, I don't think about anything else. Everything else just disappears.” - Abbey Lincoln
“I don't aspire to be a star; I aspire to be a human being.” - Abbey Lincoln
“When I sing, I don't think about anything else. Everything else just disappears.” - Abbey Lincoln
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“Jazz is one of the few things you can do in society and express yourself freely and creatively.” - Mulgrew Miller
“Jazz is one of the few things you can do in society and express yourself freely and creatively.” - Mulgrew Miller
September 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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“Jazz is one of the few things you can do in society and express yourself freely and creatively.” - Mulgrew Miller
“Jazz is one of the few things you can do in society and express yourself freely and creatively.” - Mulgrew Miller
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"Play like you play. Play like you think, and then you got it, if you're going to get it. And whatever you get, that's you, so that's your story." – Count Basie
"Play like you play. Play like you think, and then you got it, if you're going to get it. And whatever you get, that's you, so that's your story." – Count Basie
September 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Quote:
"Play like you play. Play like you think, and then you got it, if you're going to get it. And whatever you get, that's you, so that's your story." – Count Basie
"Play like you play. Play like you think, and then you got it, if you're going to get it. And whatever you get, that's you, so that's your story." – Count Basie
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“I think that music opens portals and doorways into unknown sectors that it takes courage to leap into."- Wayne Shorter
“I think that music opens portals and doorways into unknown sectors that it takes courage to leap into."- Wayne Shorter
September 29, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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“I think that music opens portals and doorways into unknown sectors that it takes courage to leap into."- Wayne Shorter
“I think that music opens portals and doorways into unknown sectors that it takes courage to leap into."- Wayne Shorter
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“Well, the way I play, I try not to be a 'repeater pencil', ya dig? Originality's the thing. You can have tone and technique and a lot of other things but without originality you ain't really nowhere. Gotta be original.” - Lester Young
“Well, the way I play, I try not to be a 'repeater pencil', ya dig? Originality's the thing. You can have tone and technique and a lot of other things but without originality you ain't really nowhere. Gotta be original.” - Lester Young
September 29, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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“Well, the way I play, I try not to be a 'repeater pencil', ya dig? Originality's the thing. You can have tone and technique and a lot of other things but without originality you ain't really nowhere. Gotta be original.” - Lester Young
“Well, the way I play, I try not to be a 'repeater pencil', ya dig? Originality's the thing. You can have tone and technique and a lot of other things but without originality you ain't really nowhere. Gotta be original.” - Lester Young
Quotes:
"The music is a reflection of the divine." - Alice Coltrane
"I believe in the power of sound to heal." - Alice Coltrane
"The music is a reflection of the divine." - Alice Coltrane
"I believe in the power of sound to heal." - Alice Coltrane
September 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Quotes:
"The music is a reflection of the divine." - Alice Coltrane
"I believe in the power of sound to heal." - Alice Coltrane
"The music is a reflection of the divine." - Alice Coltrane
"I believe in the power of sound to heal." - Alice Coltrane
“Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. They teach you there's a boundary line to music. But, man, there's no boundary line to art.” - Charlie Parker
September 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
“Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. They teach you there's a boundary line to music. But, man, there's no boundary line to art.” - Charlie Parker
Iconic pianist, composer, and arranger, Horace Silver was born on September 2, 1928 and passed on June 18, 2014. He helped to develop the hard bop style of jazz music.
September 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Iconic pianist, composer, and arranger, Horace Silver was born on September 2, 1928 and passed on June 18, 2014. He helped to develop the hard bop style of jazz music.
Iconic trumpeter, big band bandleader, composer, arranger, and educator, Gerald Wilson was born on September 4, 1918, and passed on September 8, 2014. Wilson is considered a major innovator in jazz music, although he didn’t get the attention that some other big band leaders received.
September 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Iconic trumpeter, big band bandleader, composer, arranger, and educator, Gerald Wilson was born on September 4, 1918, and passed on September 8, 2014. Wilson is considered a major innovator in jazz music, although he didn’t get the attention that some other big band leaders received.
Iconic drummer and educator, Elvin Jones, was born on September 9, 1927, and died on May 18, 2004.
September 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Iconic drummer and educator, Elvin Jones, was born on September 9, 1927, and died on May 18, 2004.
Iconic saxophonist alto and educator Cannonball Adderley was born on September 15, 1928 and passed on August 8, 1975. He was instrumental in the development of hard bop and soul jazz.
September 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Iconic saxophonist alto and educator Cannonball Adderley was born on September 15, 1928 and passed on August 8, 1975. He was instrumental in the development of hard bop and soul jazz.
Iconic bassist and educator, Slam Stewart was born on September 21, 1914 and died on December 10, 1987. He was credited with moving the bass to the front of the bandstand.
September 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Iconic bassist and educator, Slam Stewart was born on September 21, 1914 and died on December 10, 1987. He was credited with moving the bass to the front of the bandstand.
Iconic saxophonist and composer, John Coltrane was born on September 23, 1926, and passed on July 17, 1967. While performing and recording with Thelonious Monk's band for six months, Coltrane developed his “sheets of sound” approach to improvisation.
September 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Iconic saxophonist and composer, John Coltrane was born on September 23, 1926, and passed on July 17, 1967. While performing and recording with Thelonious Monk's band for six months, Coltrane developed his “sheets of sound” approach to improvisation.
Iconic bassist, cellist and composer, Oscar Pettiford was born on September 30, 1922 and passed on September 8, 1960. He established the bass and cello as a solo instrument in jazz music.
September 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Iconic bassist, cellist and composer, Oscar Pettiford was born on September 30, 1922 and passed on September 8, 1960. He established the bass and cello as a solo instrument in jazz music.
Released April 22, 2025
Charlie Burnham - violin
Tony Jones - tenor saxophone
Kenny Wollesen - drums and percussion
Marika Hughes - cello
Jessica Jones - tenor saxophone
Rashaan Carter - bass
Charlie Burnham - violin
Tony Jones - tenor saxophone
Kenny Wollesen - drums and percussion
Marika Hughes - cello
Jessica Jones - tenor saxophone
Rashaan Carter - bass
September 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Released April 22, 2025
Charlie Burnham - violin
Tony Jones - tenor saxophone
Kenny Wollesen - drums and percussion
Marika Hughes - cello
Jessica Jones - tenor saxophone
Rashaan Carter - bass
Charlie Burnham - violin
Tony Jones - tenor saxophone
Kenny Wollesen - drums and percussion
Marika Hughes - cello
Jessica Jones - tenor saxophone
Rashaan Carter - bass
"Play like you play. Play like you think, and then you got it, if you're going to get it. And whatever you get, that's you, so that's your story." – Count Basie
“Learn to deal with the valleys and the hills will take care of themselves.” - Count Basie
“Learn to deal with the valleys and the hills will take care of themselves.” - Count Basie
August 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
"Play like you play. Play like you think, and then you got it, if you're going to get it. And whatever you get, that's you, so that's your story." – Count Basie
“Learn to deal with the valleys and the hills will take care of themselves.” - Count Basie
“Learn to deal with the valleys and the hills will take care of themselves.” - Count Basie
When you listen to a pianist, each note should have an identity; each note should have a soul of its own." – Hank Jones
August 10, 2025 at 3:30 AM
When you listen to a pianist, each note should have an identity; each note should have a soul of its own." – Hank Jones
“I don't aspire to be a star; I aspire to be a human being.” - Abbey Lincoln
“When I sing, I don't think about anything else. Everything else just disappears.” - Abbey Lincoln
“When I sing, I don't think about anything else. Everything else just disappears.” - Abbey Lincoln
August 10, 2025 at 3:28 AM
“I don't aspire to be a star; I aspire to be a human being.” - Abbey Lincoln
“When I sing, I don't think about anything else. Everything else just disappears.” - Abbey Lincoln
“When I sing, I don't think about anything else. Everything else just disappears.” - Abbey Lincoln
"What we play is life." - Louis Armstrong
August 10, 2025 at 3:28 AM
"What we play is life." - Louis Armstrong
Hank Mobley born on July 7, 1930 passed on May 30, 1986. He was a tenor saxophonist and composer. At age 19 he performed with Dizzy Gillespie and Max Roach. Throughout his career, he performed and recorded with many jazz artists. For 14 years, he recorded on Blue Note.
July 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Hank Mobley born on July 7, 1930 passed on May 30, 1986. He was a tenor saxophonist and composer. At age 19 he performed with Dizzy Gillespie and Max Roach. Throughout his career, he performed and recorded with many jazz artists. For 14 years, he recorded on Blue Note.