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Talkin' Blues with the Groovemaster, Jerry Jemmott
by Alan Bryson
Jerry Jemmott's groove is the bedrock of guitarist B.B. King's career defining hit, “The Thrill is Gone." He was in the studio with Duane Allman and singer Wilson Pickett recording “Hey Jude," a track that was instrumental in launching the late Allman Brothers Band guitarist's musical career; and they were together again for flautist Herbie Mann's ...
Jazz Musician of the Day: Carmen McRae
All About Jazz is celebrating Carmen McRae's birthday today! Carmen McRae - vocalist, pianist, recording artist (1920-1994) Considered by jazz aficionados to be among the top ten female vocalists of all time, Carmen McRae\'s distinctive behind-the-beat phrasing, impeccable vocal control, and witty, sometimes acerbic way of conveying a lyric are what set her apart as a ...
Various Artists: The Leopard Lounge Box Set
by Chris May
Various ArtistsThe Leopard Lounge Box SetWarner Jazz2012If you enjoy the TV series Mad Men, you are going to love The Leopard Lounge Box Set. Probably.You need to go know what you are getting into. Should you be offended by the thought of guitarist Barney Kessel hanging ...
Kate McGarry: Girl Talk
by Mark Corroto
Someone should tell vocalists today--at least the ones we see on those TV talent hunts--that singing doesn't have to be some exercise in screaming self-annihilation, that beauty and style is more about composure and command. You could tell them, or you can hip them to Girl Talk, by Kate McGarry.McGarry, a jazz vocalist, has ...
Robert Mehmet Sinan Ikiz: All Aboard
by James Pearse
As an integral member of acclaimed outfits Nils Landgren Funk Unit, Magnus Lindgren Batacuda Jazz and Dan Reed Band, 32-year-old drummer and percussionist Robert Mehmet Sinan Ikiz has already toured the world several times over. The wealth of places, people and musical styles he has encountered on his travels has helped shape the diverse sound of ...
Ralph J. Gleason's Jazz Casual
by Toby Gleason
(This article was first published at All About Jazz in May 1999) Various ArtistsJazz CasualRhino / WEA1999In 1959, Ralph Gleason had made his reputation as one of the leading Jazz critics of his generation; writing out of his Berkeley home for the San Francisco Chronicle ...
Yuka Mito: Time After Time
by Edward Blanco
Time After Time, Yuka Mito's second solo album, shines new light on oft-recorded songs from The Great American Songbook, adding three pop tunes and one original for a tasteful project from a Japanese vocalist with a love for jazz. Now based in New York, Mito divides her performance time between the Tokyo and New York jazz ...
Chris McNulty: A Siren From Down Under
by Ludwig vanTrikt
Chris McNulty emigrated to New York City, from her native home in Melbourne, Australia, in 1988. Since then she's released five recordings, with Waltz For Debby (Discovery, 1991) first introducing the Australian singer to American audiences. On that record, she wrote what would ultimately become the official, published lyrics to Miles Davis' classic “Blue in Green." ...
Elly Hoyt: Elly Hoyt
by Ian Patterson
Tasmanian-born Elly Hoyt's self-titled debut catapulted her into the forefront of the jazz scene Down Under, winning the coveted Bell Award for Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album in 2011. Australian jazz is perhaps stronger than ever, with a veritable wealth of young musicians emerging and festivals popping up like 'roos, and this award serves meaningful notice ...
Autour de Minuit, Les Plus Belles Voix Du Jazz
By Carmen McRae
Label: Verve Records
Released: 2011
Track listing: Your Heart Is As Black As Night; I Put A Spell On You; Do It Again; Born To Be Blue; Ill Wind; If You Know Love; ‘Round Midnight; Black Coffee; La Rosita; At Last; Manhattan; My Funny Valentine; Angel Eyes; Imagination; Cry Me A River; Desafinado; Since I Fell For You; My Baby Just Cares For Me; I’m A Fool To Want You; Mad About The Boy; What A Difference A Day Made; Let’s Do It (let’s Fall In Love); Misty; I’ve Got A Crush On You; Sympathetic Little Star; J’ai Deux Amours; Over The Rainbow;
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