http://www.livestream.com/neajazzmasters/video?clipId=pla_507a95ec-094b-4226-ae62-d1c0e7f5ed2d&utm_source=lslibrary&utm_medium=ui-thumb (click link for the full presentation on NPR stream) National Endowment for the Arts recognized its 2013 class of Jazz Masters on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The honor is the highest federally supported award for jazz artistry; those recognized receive a $25,000 grant and a tribute performance. The class of 2013 included alto saxophonist, Lou Donaldson,Village…
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GREGORY PORTER: BREATH OF FRESH AIR JAZZ VOICE
It’s about time for somebody to clear their proverbial throats in the male category of singers . #Gregory Porter is starting to answer the call each and every time. Enjoy a sample of this #Grammy-nominee’s sound. #Hipster Sanctuary will revisit this fabulous young singer in the coming weeks.follow on twitter; #@blues2jazzguy
FUNK INC. OLD SCHOOL SOUL FROM THE CRATES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9ghLVbTRgE The return of Funk, Inc., one of the most popular soul jazz combos of the Seventies, is a remarkable story. Formed in 1969 by organist Bobby Watley, the Indiana-based group was signed to Prestige Records two years later by producer Bob Porter. The band’s inspired blend of impassioned jazz improvisation and riveting funk…
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…
Jazz Saxophonist Dale Fielder: Tribute to Jazz Legend Pepper Adams
Re-Posted by Robert Carmack via Dale Fielder Dear Jazz Enthusiasts I’d like to take a moment to thank all our supporters (you know who you are!) for all the positive vibes, support and coming out to attend our performances throughout the year! Pretty much, this is what it’s all about for us jazz musicians. Simply…
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About. Unsung musicians of Jazz, Blues and Soul Genres. We’ll profile,explore, interview and publicize information to commemorate, or uplift the legacy of these artists who gave it their all during their time in the public’s eye. From time to time, we may have special events recognizing these artists as groups, or individually honoring them. We will also…
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