MELBA LISTON (Breaking the gender barrier) Jazz History #32

Melba Liston was a woman instrumentalist in jazz at a time when that was an uncommon role. That her chosen instrument was the trombone makes her even more so. Her performance of My Reverie in this video demonstrates an impactful combination of sensitivity and power. Ultimately, she made her biggest mark as a composer and arranger, collaborating with Randy Weston, Quincy Jones and others. As a woman of color in a male-dominated field during times of segregation, Melba faced an uphill battle to put it mildly, and she paved the way for women in jazz to follow, even as the protagonist in a children's book.
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This is the 32nd episode in the weekly Jazz History series. Please remember to leave a LIKE and check out the other jazz content on this channel!

[@benjaminlanier7916]

Great, I shared with my trombone friends who one is a 14 yrs old-young lady I met at our Juneteenth event.

[@chasesanborn]

Nice.

[@247hdjazz]

I PLAYED TROMBONE WITH HER IN CLARK TERRY'S FIRST BIG BAND, AT THE HALF NOTE IN 1967.........

[@chasesanborn]

Nice!

[@moodygirl609]

I've been a fan of hers for years and have explored her music in many different settings. I wish someone would write a biography of her very interesting life.

[@chasesanborn]

I'm surprised that hasn't been done. She is a standout figure in jazz history.

[@TheAnnaFisher]

Happy African American History Month 2024, thank you. Blessed to collaborate with ger protege, Rembert James. She was the greatest!!!!

[@chasesanborn]

Same to you!

[@chelmrtz]

That sound 🔥

[@JerryAttric42]

thank you so much for this fascinating slice of jazz history.

[@chasesanborn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mustafa1name]

I really needed this knowledge! What an inspiring artist. Thanks for illuminating Chase, beautiful piece

[@chasesanborn]

Thanks for saying so!

[@kcoady1096]

Great videos this giant!

[@chasesanborn]

She was that.

[@dennishall1555]

♥