Open Threads

The Night Thread of Roland Hanna

Roland Hanna was an American jazz pianist and frequent collaborator of Benny Goodman and Charles Mingus. In the 60s and 70s, he was a regular member of The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, performing on one of my favorite records of all time “Consummation.”

Listen to his soft, gentle solo to start “A Child Is Born.”
And here is a more virtuosic solo number.

Good night everyone!