Herbie Nichols Trio is essential trio jazz by the pianist who never really got the recognition he deserved. Herbie Nichols Trio (Blue Note, 2023) Who is this? How come I never heard of such a brilliant pianist? That was my own response … Continue reading Herbie Nichols triumphs
This vinyl reissue has some of the very finest piano trio jazz of the 1950s by the original composer and pianist Herbie Nichols with drummer Art Blakey. The Prophetic Herbie Nichols Volume 1 & 2 (Blue Note, 2021) The strange … Continue reading Herbie Nichols with Art Blakey
Herbie Nichols was even unknown to other jazz musicians when he died and most people who have heard his most well-known song do probably not know he wrote it. This year the unknown genius of jazz turns 100 years. Remember … Continue reading A quiet 100 years – Herbie Nichols
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