Translation: Besides Clark Terry, the rhythm section consists of prominent U.S. musicians, of which Detroit pianist Johnny O’Neal is best known.
Translation: Gil Evans set up shop in his small New York apartment above a Chinese laundry acting as an adviser to a group of jazz musicians.
Translation: Before World War II, the Claude Thornhill Orchestra's popularity was as a 'sweet' band.
Translation: By 1968 however, Columbia Records was changing its focus with regard to jazz and popular music.
Translation: Miles Davis was going in that direction anyway, so he would have little problem at the label in the years to come.