Journalist,Actor/Poet, Robert J. Carmack sits down for a chat with the powerful Jazz painter, SAM PACE. COMING IN AUGUST 2018 @ Hipster Sanctuary… “Fiddler Blue” Not the official title, Just what I call it” -RJ Carmack
Our Newest Contributing Jazz Editor Mr. Eddie Carter of Atlanta..FOLLOW the JAZZTRACKS Words from Publisher/Founder Robert J. Carmack “welcome aboard Eddie its good to have your wise advice and keen knowledge when it comes to jazz.” R.J. Carmack Eddie Carter – Southern Region – Jazz Editor ~ Eddie’s love for jazz began at the age… Read More HIPSTER SANCTUARY NEW JAZZ EDITOR EDDIE CARTER & JAZZTRACKS SERIES
I guess it’s always a surprise to find that another year have come and gone, then you realize that it’s not just another year, but a decade has come and left. I’m not naive to believe time should stand still for me,but I was just reflecting with a good friend of mine, who also grew… Read More THE FIRST WATTS FESTIVAL: LOOKING BACK AT AUGUST 1966
posted by blues2jazzguy Robert J. Carmack Recently at the jazz club Catalina’s in Hollywood California, a crowd of fans, former schoolmates, neighbors, teachers all came together for a reunion concert by The Harold Johnson Sextet. Johnson is an accomplished producer,writer and arranger whose Jazz group kicked off their early music careers with a “hit… Read More Harold Johnson Sextet Recaptures Magic In Reunion Concert
With all the remakes, and first time Bio-pics being produced at an alarming rate, where is the quality to match the numbers that’s’ due out and those yet to be made? MY VOTE is for Nat King Cole, the Man, musician,singer, husband and parent. I want to know when will we see the NAT KING… Read More NAT “KING” COLE WHEN ARE WE GOING TO SEE HIM ON THE SCREEN ??
BENEATH THE SPIN Posted by Eric L. Wattree via #blues2jazzguy I went to Shelly’s Manhole with some older brothers to see Thelonious Monk one night, and I noticed that Monk kept looking over at me as he was playing. It… Read More A Brush With Immortality: Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, and Jackie McLean
Exploring the Music of Woody Shaw Dec 24, 1944 – May 10, 1989.
posted by Robert J. Carmack @blues2jazzguy RIP HERB JEFFRIES Sept. 24, 1913 – May 25, 2014. Herb Jeffries is last surviving member of Duke Ellington’s early 1940s Band. The Bronze Buckaroo as he was known during his days as a singing actor of early black cinema. Read the LA Times in-depth… Read More SAYING GOOD-BYE TO A LEGEND: HERB JEFFRIES 1913 – 2014
posted by Robert J. Carmack @blues2jazzguy Singer/ songwriter, Jessica Cleaves Passed away early this morning. at the present time there are no details to share.. a family statement is expected in the very near future. Born: December 10 1948 – Transitioned: May 2 2014 The Friends of Distinction formed in 1968 in… Read More REST IN LOVE & PEACE: JESSICA CLEAVES 1948 – 2014
Who Remembers these two plays and what were the circumstances in which you remember? please comment. WHAT THE WINE-SELLERS BUY- RON MILNER SLOW DANCE ON THE KILLING GROUND – WILLIAM HANLEY a young Clarence Williams III showcases his acting skills – 1964 Veteran Actor Glynn Turman ,is the only actor connected to both plays. He… Read More REMEMBERING TWO ECLECTIC ~CONTROVERSIAL PLAYS FROM A GONE ERA
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