Tag: Jazz
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Remembering Donald Byrd
On our recent trip to Spain, we were sitting in a small tapas bar in the Born area of Barcelona. We were enjoying some great food, and some excellent wine, when a song came on that made us both go, “Who in the heck is that”. We asked our server who it was and he […]
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Remembering Von Freeman
Tenor jazz saxophone player Von Feeman died on August 11, 2012 at 88. I love Saxophone and jazz, together a deadly combination. Von was one of the great innovators and creators of this sound in, what is known as, the Chicago School. I have attached 2 videos, one is live in Chicago in 1988, […]
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Song Of The Day – Joe Stilgoe – “I Like This One”
My source for English music that I never hear here (Nice word combo) sent me this song the other day. Joe Stilgoe is a jazz pianist, who has earned a music degree in England and is currently furthering his studies. Very entertaining song, in the style of piano jazz that really makes you tap your […]
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Remembering Don Bagley
Jazz bassist, Don Bagley, left us on July 26, 2012. He was 85. Born in Salt Lake City, he played with such greats as Shorty Sherock, Bill Holman and Stan Kenton. He also did session work with Nat King Cole and Maynard Ferguson. The tribute song I have chosen is a performance by Julie London, […]
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Song Of The Day – Caro Emerald – “Back It Up”
Kind of a fun song from the “Michael Jackson of The Netherlands”. Her most recent disc broke Micheal’s long standing record for biggest selling album (Thriller) in Holland. Back It Up
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