posted by music journalist Robert J. Carmack photos credits: Robert Carmack and Sol Washington You know, one of the benefits of living in Los Angeles or Southern California period, is the weather. This particular Sunday was no different than the 54 Summers past I have lived in California.But this one was very special though….
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HIPSTER RETRO JAZZ SERIES – FREE FOR ALL: BLAKEY’S HARDEST HARD BOP
Free For All: Blakey’s Hardest Hard Bop – By Carl Glatzel This isn’t just jazz, it’s war. On February 10, 1964 Art Blakey enlisted the aid of a special ops unit for this trailblazing mission. This edition of the Jazz Messengers was the quintessential hard bop lineup and the perfect team for the job. The frontline was a…
JAZZ MASTER DRUMMER STEVE BERRIOS DEAD AT 68
Jazz Musician,Drummer/Percussionist Steve Berrios has died . Details are sketchy at this time surrounding the cause of death. It was announced by a few unnamed close friends Thursday night July 25, including longtime friend, Drummer Alvin Queen posting it on his personal Facebook page. We will be following this story up with more details as…
Barons of Hard Bop Piano: One Night Only Lincoln Center Jazz
Jazz Piano Summit: Cedar Walton & Barry Harris The Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center New York City, N.Y. Two jazz piano greats, Cedar Walton and Barry Harris, share the stage for what promises to be one great night of music. Best known for his hard bop style, Walton made a name for himself early…
Guitarist Jacques Lesure Drummer Tootie Heath Pay Tribute to Blue Note Legends
“SOUL BROTHAS’ DOWNTOWN TONIGHT” TUESDAY JUNE 11 – 9:00 PM Celebrating Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley and Grant Green with the iconic ALBERT “TOOTIE” HEATH on drums. Los Angeles based guitarist Jacques Lesure is partnering with one of the most prolific jazz drummers of all time. This is all happening in a eclectic venue, The Blue Whale. Located in Japan…
WHO ARE YOUR TOP TEN JAZZ,BLUES, OR SOUL MUSIC GROUPS OF ALLTIME??
List your favorite #Soul, #Blues or #Jazz music group of all-time, in ranking order. Perhaps your list will be cited as Best List of All Time greats. Some people like the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and James Brown, perhaps You like #Kool & the Gang , #WAR and Stevie Wonder. #BB King, #Bobby Blue Bland…
Early beginnings 15 years old
Jazz Drummer, …Who is this man??
Greatness Having Fun!
Legendary Drummer Elvin Jones & the Eclectic reedman, Eric Dolphy circa 1960s
Hipster Retro: Coming Soon Interview with Woodwinds/Percussionist Derf Reklaw
‘The Pharaohs were one of the forgotten treasures of ’70s R&B, a freewheeling jazz-funk congregation heavily influenced by Chicago’s jazz avant-garde as well as on-the-one funk and African motifs.’ Unfortunately, they recorded only one album before Earth, Wind & Fire frontman Maurice White (who played in an early version of the Pharaohs) hired several of…