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Sly Stone, Tessa Souter, Cedar Walton

By David Brown | The Jazz Continuum
June 26, 2025
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This week we remember progressive soul and funk pioneer Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone with two interpretations of his classic tunes: "Family Affair" from Bobby Hutcherson and "If You Want Me to Stay" from David Murray. Songs featuring some wonderful "oohs" and "aahs" in the background will be follow from Nina Simone and Billy Strayhorn. New releases are up next from Tessa Souter, interpreting Eric Satie, Brandee Younger, performing on Alice Coltrane's Harp, and Adam O'Farrill with an impressive octet. A Miles Davis / George Russell set will follow, emphasizing their mutual influence on each other. We will then showcase electric piano works from the '70s by two pianists best known for their acoustic music, Cedar Walton and Kenny Barron. And finally, vocal set form Nancy Wilson, Cassandra Wilson , Fats Waller, Galactic with Irma Thomas , Eddie Palmieri and Kurt Elling backed by pianist Sullivan Fortner who will wrap up the program.

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