JAZZ MASTER DRUMMER STEVE BERRIOS DEAD AT 68


Jazz Musician,Drummer/Percussionist  Steve Berrios has died . Details are sketchy at this time  surrounding the cause of death. It was announced by a few unnamed close friends Thursday night  July 25, including longtime friend, Drummer Alvin Queen posting it on his personal Facebook page. We will be following this story up with more details as…

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…

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 .  

CLIFFORD JORDAN SWINGS LIKE A GATE!


Originally posted on Empty Chair:
Clifford Jordan: Mosaic [Starting Time/A Story Tale] (1961) Milestone CD 47092 [2001] Jazzland 52 + Jazzland 40 Track list: 01 – Sunrise In Mexico 02 – Extempore 03 – Down Through The Years 04 – Quittin’ Time 05 – One Flight Down 06 – Windmill 07 – Don’t You Know…

JANICE MAXIE-REID: QUEEN OF THE KEYBOARDS


“Queen Of The Keyboards”, “The Complete Package”, The“Triple Threat” are just a few titles that have been often used to describe Bay Area keyboardist and vocalist, #Janice Maxie-Reid.Conservatory-trained, jazz and gospel inspired, this stunning and talented powerhouse hails from Oakland California. Janice began playing at the piano at age four, singing at age nine and performing…

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