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NINA SIMONE LEGACY~MISUNDERSTOOD??
“posted by Robert J. Carmack #blues2jazzguy With the upcoming production of NINA, a so-called biopic surrounding the life and loves of Nina Simone. There is tremendous opposition to the film from all sides and motives. It certainly has been no secret how I felt about the casting of Zoe Saldana in the starring role.I…
GRAMMY WINNING EWF BANDLEADER MAURICE WHITE DIES
RIP MAURICE & NATALIE #blues2jazzguy posted by Robert J. Carmack The founder of soul group Earth, Wind & Fire, Maurice White, has died in his sleep early Thursday morning, his brother, Verdine stated emotionally. White, 74, died from complications brought on by Parkinson’s Disease. His band had a series of hits including Reasons,September, Boogie Wonderland,…
GROOVIN’ ON ELM STREET…AGAIN ~ THE HAROLD JOHNSON SEXTET
“https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WGIq9EuK4I posted by Robert J. Carmack #blues2jazzguy When this writer was a very young kid he use to watch these old black and white movies with Mickey Rooney where the friends all wanted to get the band together and do shows. Years later, Now in high school he performs in talent shows and weekend…
THE DUKE OF GROOVE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE DUKE
posted by Robert J. Carmack #blues2jazzguy George Duke was a musical innovator, creator, and mentor to so many. His legacy as a recording artist is vast, from Cannonball Adderly to Jean-Luc Ponty, Frank Zappa to Michael Jackson, to over 40 recordings as a solo artist. Simply put, George forever…
R&B SOUL GROUP THE WHISPERS NICHOLAS CALDWELL DEAD AT 71
posted by Robert J. Carmack blues2jazzguy One of the Original members of the R&B group,The Whispers has passed at the age of 71. The cause of death are not totally clear as Caldwell was facing several life threatening challenges as recently as part of last year , when he went on the record…
MULTI-AWARD WINNING SINGER NATALIE COLE SUCCUMBS AT 65
posted by blues2jazzguy Singer-songwriter Natalie Cole, daughter of world renown crooner, Nat King Cole. She’s best known for her Grammy Award-winning album Inseparable. Natalie Cole was born in Los Angeles,California on February 6, 1950, to singers Nat “King” Cole and Maria Cole. After battling life’s trials/tribulations and poor health in latter years, Natalie Maria…
SHANA TUCKER DEBUT AT DETROIT’S CLIFF BELLS ~ ONE NIGHT ONLY
posted by Robert J. Carmack #@blues2jazzguy The lovely and talented singer-multi-instrumentalist, Shana Tucker makes her first trip into the motor city,binging her special brand of Chamber Soul to CLIFF BELL’S Thursday, October 22, 2015 @ 8 & 9:30 PM 2030 Park Avenue, Detroit MI 48226 ———————————————————– CLIFF BELL’S, the historic downtown jazz…
HIPSTER VOTES CHURCHILL GROUNDS #1 BEST JAZZ SPOT IN ATLANTA
posted by Robert J. Carmack #@blues2jazzguy Message from Sam Yi “I would like to share this with my Jazz friends. Last Saturday night (October 10) at Churchill Grounds, The CG Trio featuring 17-year-old Morgan Guerin playing drums and sax took place. He’s a fine drummer and an amazing saxophonist. Without a…
STEPHANIE SPRUILL AT CLIVE DAVIS THEATER: 4 YOUR GRAMMY CONSIDERATION
*by Robert J. Carmack #blues2jazzguy #itsajazzday “Stephanie Spruill is a great performer and she reminds me of Eartha Kitt and Sarah Vaughan.”Barry Gordy-Founder Motown ************************************************************************************** “Stephanie Spruill is phenomenal.I met her in the mid – 70s when she was starting out in L.A .at some sessions she was singing on for my cousins Larry and…
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