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 .
Tag: Soul
FIVE STAIRSTEPS SINGER CLARENCE BURKE JR. MYSTERY DEATH
Elder brother of The Five Stairsteps, Clarence Burke,Jr. death is still shrouded in mystery. Family friend & long time manager Joe Marno said,the R&B singer died last Sunday at his home in Marietta,Georgia. Burke resided there with his wife. With respect for the family’s request for privacy, no further information has been released surrounding the cause or circumstances of Burkes’s sudden death….
Noted Jazz Master Pianist Mulgrew Miller Hospitalized After Massive Stroke
#wingspan_With saddening news, I was informed by jazz insiders late this week regarding Jazz Pianist #Mulgrew Miller was rushed to an unnamed hospital after suffering a severe Stroke. Close friends and family are asking fans to keep Mulgrew in their prayers. No details were offered at this time. As more information…
Dindi – Norman Conners with Jean Carne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jvSgHaeozI&NR=1 Dindi – Norman Conners with Jean Carne
GEE BABY AIN’T I GOOD TO YOU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9slDDD5nrqc The King Cole Trio (Nat Cole, piano; Oscar Moore, guitar; and Johnny Miller, bass) performing “Gee, Baby, Ain’t I Good To You” with vocal by King Cole. This is their second master from the historic first session of November 30, 1943. A great arrangement, this is the definitive rendition of this classic…
LOWRIDER BAND
Mandrill/ Lowrider Band Concert Hollywood,CA. 2012
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…
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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