The Missourians was a band from the midwest that was heavily influenced by Benny Moten. They moved to New York in the mid-1920s and performed at the Cotton Club as Andy Preer and The Cotton Club Orchestra. Duke Ellington was appointed after Preer died in 1927. Today, the Missourians are most remembered for their association … Read more
Bob Mintzer is a versatile soloist, influenced by Michael Brecker’s tenor. He has played with Buddy Rich (1974), Buddy Rich (1974), Buddy Rich (1975), and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra (1977). Mintzer was also a leader of his own bands, starting in 1978. He worked with Louie Bellson and Bob Moses as well as the … Read more
Missus Beastly was an early Krautrock band. Their history was tangled due to another group taking their name and constant lineup changes. The group was formed in 1968 in Herford (north Germany) under the name “Psychotic Response”, taken from the Count Five song. They then changed their name to Missus Beastly (named for a doll … Read more
Chieli Minucci was raised in NYC. Chieli Minucci is the son of Catherine and Ulpio Minucci, a concert pianist/composer who also wrote the hits of 50s, Domani (Julius LaRosa), A Thousand Thoughts of You and Felicia (both Nat King Cole). Chieli was born in Queens, NY and he still lives there today. Chieli began his … Read more
Gabriele Mirabassi, an Italian clarinetist, was born in Perugia. He studied jazz improvisation and modern classical music at the Morlacchi Conservatory. He graduated in 1986. He initially focused his efforts on modern compositions, under the guidance of Gunther Schuller and John Cage. In 1992, he recorded the jazz-oriented Coloriage album with Richard Galliano. This helped … Read more
A small group of students founded the MIT Jazz Society in the 1950s. Kresge Auditorium was built in 1955 to provide a venue for local musicians and students to jam and then present concerts. The MIT Jazz Society tried to get professional musicians to perform in Boston. Paul Padget was a student at MIT between … Read more
It was 2000 and the cafe was located at the Saint- Jean » next to Place des Abbesses. Giovanni Mirabassi used it as his meeting spot, right next to Sacre-Coeur. This is a pale monument to the bloody victory by the reactionary forces over Paris Commune. He referred to himself at that time as a … Read more
Blue Mitchell was a member Horace Silver’s quintet. His lyrical playing, beautiful timbre, and simple, soulful style of bop made him a household name. Silver’s group was disbanded, but the members remained together under Mitchell’s direction. Brooks and Silver were replaced later by Chick Corea (and Al Foster), who were then taken over by Billy … Read more
Mirage Jazz Orchestra (MJO), was the first to take to the stage on January 4, 2004. MJO brings together the best Latvian jazz musicians from different musical backgrounds. The trombone player Lauris Amantovs and the sax player Deniss Paskevics are co-founders of the band. This is Lauris’ dream of a big band realized. He studied … Read more
