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R.I.P. Gregory Isaacs
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JamBase
JULY 15, 1951—OCTOBER 25, 2010 Reggae legend Gregory Isaacs passed away this morning at his home in London after a year-long battle with lung cancer. He was 59 years old. A prolific artist for almost forty years, Isaacs helped pioneer the smooth style of reggae known as “Lovers Rock," all while scoring hit after hit and appearing in the 1978 film Rockers alongside Burning Spear, Robbie Shakespeare, Big Youth, and Jacob Miller. He is perhaps best known for his 1982 ...
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NYC's Dave Isaacs is Flying in Chicago
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All About Jazz
Louisiana Red Hot Records recording artist Dave Isaacs will perform a string of dates in the Chicago area in support of his latest release Flying, a highly-acclaimed CD of instrumentals featuring the NYC-based singer-songwriter's skill as a guitarist, improviser, and composer. In a partnership with Parker Guitars (now owned by Chicago-based U.S. Music Corporation), Isaacs used Parker instruments almost exclusively on the CD, and their versatility and tonal range are well-suited to his eclectic musical vision. Dave Isaacs has earned ...
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Mark Isaacs CD "Closer" (Naxos) getting rave reviews on All About Jazz and elsewhere!
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All About Jazz
Mark Isaacs Closer (Naxos Jazz 86065-2) -- Released October 2000
Australian composer/pianist Mark Isaacs makes music for listeners to “feel", whether big, sweeping emotions, or subtle ephemeral light touches. With the eight self-penned tracks on Closer, Isaacs - with terrific accompaniment from four fellow Aussies including the remarkable James Muller on guitar -- establishes an intuitive ambience of beguiling beauty and colour. It's a CD that demands the listener get 'Closer'.
The versatile Isaacs is among Australia's leading composers/musicians and ...
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