Tom Marcello Jazz Photography
I don't really know too much about Tom Marcello, except for the fact that I came across his Flickr stream one day and fell in love with his photography work.  Most of these photos were taken from 1975-1978 in NY, from Rochester to Buffalo to NYC.  Legends from Dizzy to Mingus to [...]

Jimmy Smith – Any Number Can Win
Jimmy Smith, hailed as king of the Hammond electric organ, has a plenitude of enthusiasts. He is loved and hated for his incomparable musical ability. He has enjoyed the many fruits of fame here and abroad (his recent trip to Brussels proved the latter). Exciting. . .exciting is the [...]

Coleman Hawkins – Soul
Coleman Hawkins achieved great recognition and acclaim with the orchestra of Fletcher Henderson between 1923 and 1934 but his recording of Body And Soul, made after his return from a five month stay in England and on the Continent, really established him with the American jazz public. He had checked in at [...]

Jimmy Smith – Organ Grinder Swing
O.K., since you’re reading these notes, you are either already an “Old Aware One,” hip to Jimmy Smith, or a neophyte- come-lately trying to get acquainted; if so, congratulations! 
Since you have gotten this far, you are a member of an exclusive (only those with taste accepted) but international set. You [...]