John Coltrane "Greensleeves" (1961)

John Coltrane is a definite master and an absolute favorite of mine! Here are a couple of my all time favorites of his.





Check out more info about Coltrane at the official site. You can also check out his Biography and history of his work with other Jazz greats at wikipedia.com


Here is John Coltrane as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, where he made his first recordings.

Arturo Sandoval - For Love or Country trailer

The Arturo Sandoval story explodes with music, passion, life and love. This movie is a personal favorite as I think all the actors really bring this story to life with great truth and vitality. Of course, I have a great love for the music of Arturo Sandoval and Dizzy Gillespie. In addition, the way that this film brings to life the journey that he travels in the interest of his deep love for music is quite fascinating to me. He goes to great lengths to fight for his art, his love and his life.

Billie Holiday - The Very Thought of You

I absolutely adore the music of Billie Holiday and how the passion in her voice moves me. This is one of my favorites. I think it is so true what this song says about how someone can become so deeply rooted in your heart and mind that everywhere you turn, you are reminded of them. It is a beautiful sentiment and one I can certainly relate to.

Mambo Caliente Arturo Sandoval

Arturo Sandoval is a man who has crossed many musical boundaries to create new sounds that really captivate his listeners. I have been taken with his music since the first time I heard it when I was very young. The Latin influence that he brought to the jazz community has been so vibrant and filled with heart. He was a protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie. If you are not familiar with the man or his musical history, check out his official website here. The song feature here, Mambo Caliente, has been a longtime favorite of mine. Enjoy and share.