Archive - CerraJazz Substack

Gillespiana with Lalo Schifrin

A tribute to the memory of Lalo Schifrin [1932-2025]

4 hrs ago •

Jeff Hamilton on the Role of Mel Lewis in the Big Band Arrangements of Bill Holman

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Jul 5 •

Ralph Burns - The Fine Art of Jazz Composition and Arrangement

A Tribute to Gene Lees.

Jul 3 •

Jazz Vignette #3 - Gunther Schuller on George Russell and Bill Evans

A Tribute to Gunther Schuller.

Jul 1 •

June 2025

Jackie and Roy - Making Music That Satisfies and Swings

© Copyright ® Steven Cerra, copyright protected; all rights reserved.

Jun 28 •

Cannonball Adderley - "The View From Within" by Orrin Keepnews

A Tribute to Orrin Keepnews.

Jun 26 •

Barry Altschul - Traps in the South Bronx

A Tribute to Peter Keepnews.

Jun 24 •

Reeds and Deeds - Third Time's The Charm

Jun 21 •

"Concerto for Billy The Kid" [aka Bill Evans]

© -Steven Cerra, copyright protected; all rights reserved.

Jun 19 •

Jazz Vignette #2- Ted Gioia on Cal Tjader

© Introduction Copyright ® Steven Cerra, copyright protected; all rights reserved.

Jun 17 •

Dudley Moore on Why Erroll Garner Is "Easy to Love"

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Jun 14 •

Bill Evans, Trio Master - Lee Jeske

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Jun 12 •

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