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Sat Eye Candy: Delaney and Bonnie
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JamBase
MUSIC FOR THE SAKE OF IT While The Band have been gathering accolades as for their role as a primary influence on rock 'n' roll that followed, another group from the same era had almost as big an impact on the movers & shakers in the 60s & 70s (and subsequently since then). Delaney & Bonnie were a then-husband & wife rock 'n' soul revue that put the zap on Eric Clapton, George Harrison and scores of others. The undeniable ...
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STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: A Romero Lubambo Sampler
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
As noted in this space last week, a number of fine jazz guitarists have visited St. Louis this fall, and the mini-trend will continue next week with Pat Martino returning to Jazz at the Bistro for a four night stand. In addition, the Brazilian guitarist Romero Lubambo is coming to town next Saturday, December 4 to perform at the Sheldon with Peter Martin as part of the pianist's eponymous concert series. Lubambo, born ...
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Great Solos: Lester Young, "Sometimes I'm Happy"
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Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
An Occasional Series The tenor saxophonist recorded this masterpiece in 1943 with pianist Johnny Guarnieri, bassist Slam Stewart and drummer Sid Catlett. He had rejoined Count Basie in high spirits. They were to be dashed the following year when he was drafted into a depressing Army experience, but this is the buoyant pre-war Lester. Prez's final 12 bars made such an impression on Oscar Peterson that he almost never played “Sometimes I'm Happy" ...
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Why You Don't Get Anything Done at Work
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HypeBot
Office spaces conspire against work getting done. That's the radical theory that 37signals co-founder Jason Fried argues in his TEDx talk. As readers celebrating the holiday season find their way back to their jobs, it's worth considering what Fried has to say about the shortcomings of the modern work environment. Watch the talk below:
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Sat Eye Candy: Duane Allman
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JamBase
TRULY A HOLY ROLLIN' SOUND Duane Allman would have turned 64-years-old today. We couldn't let the day pass without tipping our hat to Skydog and honoring the ever-lingering legacy of one of the 20th Century's most influential musicians. (Dennis Cook) We begin with some insights into Duane's genius and contribution to music. The combination of Duane Allman and Dickey Betts remains one of the finest, most ...
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