Bo Lindström is an excellent jazz researcher. He is the primary author, with input from Dan Vernhettes, of the book about trumpeter Tommy Ladnier. Also, Vernhettes with Lindström have published the Jazz Puzzle books, which offer groundbreaking new research on Buddy Bolden, Sidney Bechet, King Oliver, Freddie Keppard, and many others. So I was not surprised that it was Bo who brought my attention to a previously unknown connection between Coltrane and “Big Nick” Nicholas, whose relationship
Coltrane and "Big Nick" Nicholas—New information!
So evident! Thanks Bo! I'm still under the spell of Lester's solo!!
So evident! Thanks Bo! I'm still under the spell of Lester's solo!!