Born on this day were trumpeters Max Kaminsky (1908) and Joe Newman (1922), and tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins (1930). Kaminsky was a reliable trumpet man with a big pure sound who met and played with a great many top jazz musicians during his career. He played on many wonderful Eddie Condon sides. I can do no better than point you to his autobiography, which is free here. And for a sample of his playing and ensemble improvisation, try the Chicago-style Royal Garden Blues. Exuberant Bud Freeman plays tenor in this 1958 clip and George Wettling plays drums, both of whom … Continue reading Jazz Birthdays: Max Kaminsky, Joe Newman, Sonny Rollins