JAZZ SCENE U.S.A. JAZZ JOURNAL REVIEW Commentary © James A. Harrod, Copyright Protected; All Rights Reserved Steve Allen’s JAZZ SCENE U.S.A. series was reviewed by Jazz Journal in their February 1963 issue by west coast correspondent, Douglas Hague, who attended the filming of the Cannonball Adderley show.
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JAZZ SCENE USA – VHS & DVD
JAZZ SCENE U.S.A. – CODA Commentary © James A. Harrod, Copyright Protected; All Rights Reserved Steve Allen had hoped to continue his Jazz Scene USA syndication series for a second round of twenty six shows so that the package would contain a year’s worth of programs for potential licensees who wanted to broadcast the series […]
Continue ReadingJAZZ SCENE USA #26 – JIMMY SMITH
The jazz artist selected for the 26th program in Steve Allen’s JAZZ SCENE USA syndication series was Jimmy Smith, Hammond B-3 organ; with Quentin Warren, guitar and Donald Bailey, drums.
Continue ReadingJAZZ SCENE USA #25 – BEN POLLACK
The 25th episode of Steve Allen’s Jazz Scene USA featured Ben Pollack, leader, drums; Gene Bolen, clarinet; Bill Campbell, piano; Dick Cary, trumpet; Warren Smith, trombone and Walt Yoder, bass.
Continue ReadingJAZZ SCENE USA #24 – VI REDD
The 24th episode of Steve Allen’s Jazz Scene USA featured Vi Redd (as), Carmell Jones (tp), Herb Ellis (g), Russ Freeman (p), Roy Ayers (vib), Bob Whitlock (b) and Richie Goldberg (d).
Continue ReadingJAZZ SCENE USA #23 – BIG MILLER
The 23rd episode of Steve Allen’s Jazz Scene USA featured Clarence “Big” Miller (vocal), Russ Freeman (piano), Lorenzo Holden (tenor sax), Monty Budwig (bass), Frankie Capp (drums).
Continue ReadingJAZZ SCENE USA #22 – FIREHOUSE FIVE PLUS TWO
The 22nd episode of Steve Allen’s Jazz Scene USA featured The Firehouse Five Plus Two: Ward Kimball, leader, trombone; Danny Alguire, trumpet; Eddie Forrest, drums; Don Kinch, tuba; George Probert, soprano sax; Dick Roberts, banjo; Franklin Thomas, piano.
Continue ReadingJAZZ SCENE USA #21 – MARK MURPHY
The 21st episode of Steve Allen’s Jazz Scene USA featured Mark Murphy, vocal accompanied by Jimmy Rowles, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Mel Lewis, drums and Steve Geradino, bongos.
Continue ReadingJAZZ SCENE USA #20 – CURTIS AMY/PAUL BRYANT
The 20th episode of Steve Allen’s Jazz Scene USA featured The Curtis Amy / Paul Bryant Quintet: Curtis Amy, tenor saxophone; Paul Bryant, organ; Roy Brewster, valve trombone; Bob Whitlock, bass and Tony Bazley, drums.
Continue ReadingJAZZ SCENE USA #19 – OSCAR BROWN, JR.
The 19th episode of Steve Allen’s Jazz Scene USA featured Oscar Brown, Jr., accompanied by the Floyd Morris Trio (Floyd Morris (piano), Al McKibbon (bass) and Kenny Dennis (drums).
Continue ReadingJAZZ SCENE USA #18 – CANNONBALL ADDERLEY
The 18th episode of Steve Allen’s Jazz Scene USA featured Nat Adderley, cornet; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Yusef Lateef, tenor sax; Joe Zawinul, piano; Sam Jones, acoustic double bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Continue ReadingJAZZ SCENE USA #17 – LOU RAWLS
The 17th episode of Steve Allen’s Jazz Scene USA featured Lou Rawls with Dick Palombi (piano), Chuck Metcalf (bass) and Bill Richardson (drums).
Continue ReadingJAZZ SCENE USA #16 – PHINEAS NEWBORN, JR.
The 16th episode of Steve Allen’s Jazz Scene USA featured Phineas Newborn, Jr., piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Kenny Dennis, drums.
Continue ReadingJAZZ SCENE USA #15 – CAL TJADER
The 15th episode of Steve Allen’s Jazz Scene USA featured Cal Tjader’s quintet: Cal Tjader, vibes; Lonnie Hewitt, piano; Freddie Schrieber, bass; John Rae, drums and Bill Fitch, conga.
Continue ReadingJAZZ SCENE USA #14 – SHORTY ROGERS
The 14th episode of Steve Allen’s Jazz Scene USA featured Shorty Rogers and His Giants: Lou Levy on piano, Gary LeFebvre on tenor sax and flute, Gary Peacock on bass and Larry Bunker on drums.
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