Lion Of The Blues: Celebrated And Laid To Rest posted by Robert J. Carmack MEMPHIS – Funeral services for soul-blues singer Bobby “Blue” Bland were held Thursday, June 27, at First Baptist Church in Memphis ,Tenn. Family, friends, colleagues and dignitaries from near and far gathered at First Baptist Church in Memphis to deliver Bland’s praises, listen to…
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Remembering Mulgrew; Terrell Stafford Featuring Mulgrew Miller
He Knows How Much We Can Bear Terell Stafford – trumpet, flugelhorn Tim Warfield – tenor sax, soprano sax Martin Wind – bass Matt Wilson – drums Mulgrew Miller – piano (RIP) 2006, Große Konzertscheue, Jazzbaltica, Salzau, Germany
They Call Me Bobby: Sinatra of the Blues Succumbs at 83
Los Angeles,CA._ Blues great Robert Calvin Bland, better known a Bobby “Blue” Bland, a distinguished singer who blended Southern Blues and Raw Soul while recording big hits such as, “Turn on Your Love Light” and “Further On Up the Road,” and “Stormy Monday” died June 23, he was 83. Rod Bland said his father died about…
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…
LENNY WHITE JAZZTIMES LISTENER’S CHALLENGE IN D.C.
Drummer says Much of Today’s Music Lacks “Evenness and Identifiable Sound” By Margaret Summers Renowned drummer Lenny White built his reputation through his work with Chick Corea’s Return to Forever, and has clearly listened to, been influenced by, and respects classic jazz artists. But his jazz knowledge was thoroughly challenged Thursday, June 6, during a…
MARVIN JUNIOR THE DELLS LEAD SINGER’S FINAL CURTAIN
CHICAGO, IL – Marvin Junior, lead singer of Soul group The Dells, was cremated Wednesday (06-05-13) after a sudden death at his home last week. Junior, 77, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, with family members bedside at his home in Harvey, Illinois from complications associated with kidney failure. Born January 31, 1936, in Harrell, Arkansas. Both…
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…
Coming in August..The Dells:Oh What a Life
A special expose on a group who’s probably has the most continuous time together as a group with original members. Also, special profiles on the late Marvin Junior and Johnny Carter .
GATHERING OF MUSICAL GENIUSES
Shown Left to Right: Clarence Burke,Jr. Stevie Wonder Keni Burke
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