Clifford Jordan's performance with Han Bennink issued as Beyond Paradiso 1969

Three songs from saxophonist Clifford Jordan's classic Strata-East album 'In The World' were performed in Hilversum in '69. 

Clifford Jordan – Beyond Paradiso 1969 

Nederlands Jazz Archief

Saxophone great Clifford Jordan was actually supposed to perform at Paradiso on September 10, 1969, but at that time the stage was facing problems and closed for a month. He diverts to VARA studio 7 in Hilversum with pianist Cees Slinger, bassist Ruud Jacobs, drummer Han Bennink and hand percussionist Steve Boston. Three of the four pieces were recorded by Jordan in early 1969 for the Strata-East label released as the spiritual jazz classic "In The World." Listen to a few excerpts from Beyond Paradiso 1969 and get a copy from Soundohm right here. 

Happy Birthday Peter Brötzmann!

Raising a glass to saxophonist extraordinaire Peter Brötzmann on his 81st birthday with rare footage from a 1974 performance.

Happy Birthday Han Bennink!

Celebrating the birthday of Dutch jazz drummer Han Bennink with an interview and a 1965 performance with Wes Montgomery. 

One For The Weekend: Peter Brötzmann

Don't miss Peter w/ Heather Leigh at the Velvet Underground Friday. I'll be spinning vinyl relics between sets.

Brodie West's Legends Of Jazz Piano @ Hirut Ethiopian Restaurant, Friday

This just in from Toronto saxophonist/bandleader Brodie West:

"I've recently discussed with Ryan Driver the fact that Jazz is not dead, that must mean it is still alive, so come out and find yourself enjoying the latest thing in Jazz!
I am very pleased to announce that my group Legends of Jazz Piano will be returning to the stage for a special first time appearance at Hirut Ethiopian Restaurant (2050 Danforth – just west of Woodbine station) on Friday (August 24) at 7 pm.
Perhaps you're interested in having some tasty Ethiopian food this Friday night while checking out 'the newest thing in Toronto jazz!' It's going to be swinging.
Legends Of Jazz Piano features Ryan Driver on piano, Nicole Rampersaud trumpet, Rob Clutton bass, Jake Olerichs drums and myself Brodie West alto saxophone and compositions."

Check out this Legends Of Jazz Piano recording with special guest Han Bennink performing the Brodie West tune Thelonius Monk which you can momentarily download right here