Welcome to a full hour dedicated to the genius of Bob Brookmeyer—one of jazz's most inventive, soulful, and influential voices. Born in Kansas City, he carried the city's musical spirit across the ...

A half-century or so ago, Bob Brookmeyer was one of the pillars of the West Coast cool school, making his biggest mark playing with and arranging for Gerry Mulligan's groups. Nowadays, the 74-year-old ...

These two early 60s quintet dates are marvelous, a mother lode of timeless horn artistry. They’re both straight reissues — no alternate takes or unreleased tracks of any sort. The first, originally ...