… Read the restOn December 1st bass legend Jaco Pastorius would’ve been 62 years old… The following article was written in September 2008. Out of the many jazz posts I’ve done, this one is my favorite. Twenty six years after his tragic death, Jaco Pastorius’ extraordinary talent continues
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Top Jazz Musicians of All Time
(Today I’m featuring a guest post by Grace Beckett, who briefly notes some of the top jazz musicians of all time. I’ve also included video and audio playlists for each artist, as well as links for additional information. Please share your thoughts in the comment … Read the rest
Remembering Joe Zawinul
“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
… Read the restMusic 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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