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…
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CABLE NETWORK TV ONE’S UNSUNG OPENS SIXTH NEW SEASON
Great news for “UNSUNG” fans, the wait is over! One of the more popular shows on television, #TV One’s “#Unsung.” TV – One announced the final schedule for the sixth season of the show, beginning January 23, 2013. It promises to be another great season, with a brand new night,Wednesdays. Kicking off the sixth season, is…
LOWRIDER BAND
Mandrill/ Lowrider Band Concert Hollywood,CA. 2012
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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