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To many, California is a state of mind. In the world of jazz, it is associated with the cool school. However, many hot players call the west coast their home as well. Two jazz centers dominate the golden state, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The southern California sound brings to mind sunny beaches and seemingly endless warm weather. Whereas Northern California is the home of fog, steep hills, and some of the most diverse climates within 50 miles of one another. In this hour we’ll dig some hip sounds all related to California or the West.
Artist | Track | Album |
Karrin Allyson | West Coast Blues | In Blue |
Buddy Rich | Winning the West | Keep the Customer Satisfied |
Mel Torme | Got the Date on the Golden Gate | California Suite |
Eric Hargett | West | Steppin' Up |
Steely Dan | West of Hollywood | Two Against Nature |
Various | Santa Monica | Best from the West vol. 1, Modern Sounds From California |
Various | Santa Anita | Best from the West vol. 1, Modern Sounds From California |
Mel Torme | La Jolla | California Suite |
Wes Montgomery | West Coast Blues | The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery |