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A sorely neglected and underrated pianist during his life time, Albert Dailey’s skill and verve being a soloist were greatly appreciated and eulogized subsequent his loss of life. An frequently hypnotic stylist, his shimmering harmonies and phrases had been particularly respected by Stan Getz, with whom he proved helpful in …

Chick Webb represented the triumph from the human being spirit in jazz and existence. Hunchbacked, little in stature, nearly a dwarf with a big face and wide shoulder blades, Webb fought off congenital tuberculosis from the spine to be remembered as probably one of the most competitive drummers and bandleaders …