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Remembering Joe Zawinul

The Blues Blogger — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:16:31 +0000

“There is nothing wrong with electronic music as long as you’re putting some soul behind the technology.” ~ Joe Zawinul

Today marks what would have been Joe Zawinul’s 78th birthday. I remember first hearing Zawinul in my early teens when I worked part time in … Read the rest

Blues 2010: Still Got the Groove

The Blues Blogger — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:07:11 +0000

Music Was Everywhere

As a kid growing up in the sixties music captured my imagination… Back then I was still way too young to express myself. But I did know I was hooked and really didn’t stand a chance. I had an overwhelming desire to
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Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis: Play The Music of Ray Charles – DVD Review

The Blues Blogger — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:20:38 +0000

In many of my past articles I often reflect on the different genres of music that surrounded me while growing up. I recall my parents listening to Ray Charles and fondly remember how his music caught my imagination back then. There was always a brilliant … Read the rest

Tal Wilkenfeld: Bass Guitar Prodigy

The Blues Blogger — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:45:34 +0000

This is an article I wrote last year… As there are so many new readers of The Blues Blogger in 2009, there’s a chance you may have missed this one. If you’ve already seen this, I hope you enjoy it the second time around…

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Nina Simone: My Baby Just Cares For Me

The Blues Blogger — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:33:53 +0000

It’s Sunday and I’m recovering (believe it or not) from a Christmas party I attended with my wife last night. In spite of not feeling in the holiday spirit just yet, it was a good time and the function gave my wife and I the … Read the rest