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“The Tan Canary” The Big Easy has spawned more than its fair share of musical offspring. But just being a native son does not guarantee success. One has to earn it. There are many who vocalize in R&B and blues, but not too many real soul singers. They have a tendency to get weeded out real quick. Johnny Adams was a long-time regular on the New Orleans music scene, beginning with his 1959 rhythm and blues hit "I Won't Cry." Adams, whose velvety voice could stretch into a high falsetto with ease, mastered a handful of musical styles, including gospel, blues, soul, jazz, and country
Peter Madsen, Immanuel Wilkins, and the WDR Big Band
by Jerome Wilson
This program contains new music from Peter Madsen, the WDR Big Band and the Steve Allee Big Band. It also features Immanuel Wilkins, Jaki Byard, and Taylor Ho Bynum. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 ...
Benny Jones: Jazz History & More
by Thomas Cole
I was born and raised in the 6th Ward, which is called Tremé these days but these days I live near the Fairgrounds. My father was in the Eureka Brass Band and was very good friends with bot the Humphrey brothers--Willie and Percy. They had all played in different bands together as well as at Preservation ...
Jason Robinson, Borderlands Trio & Farewell Taint Radio
by Maurice Hogue
This edition of One Man's Jazz is the final one for taintradio.org, as Taint Radio closed operations on April 30th. One of the longest-running internet jazz stations, Taint Radio had a great run: 15+ years of independently programmed music, streaming 24/7 and absolutely no commercials. Major props go to radio veteran Bob Rogers who was Taint ...
Caroline Davis, Hery Paz & Niescier/Reid/Harris
by Maurice Hogue
Highlights: Captivity, the new recording by saxophonist Caroline Davis is a pointedly social justice album focused on creating reflection, interrogation and amplification of the essential conversation around incarceration, the prison industrial complex & abolition. It's a very powerful project. Another excellent alto player, Germany's Angelika Niescier hooked up with premier cellist Tomeka Reid and drummer Savannah ...
Juanma Trujillo, Ziv Taubenfeld’s Full Sun & Caleb Wheeler Curtis
by Maurice Hogue
This edition features music from new releases by guitarist Juanma Trujillo, bass clarinetist Ziv Taubenfeld & Full Sun, Memplex from Austria, France's Hubert Dupont & Sirocco, saxophonist Caleb Wheeler Curtis and four of Finland's finest, bassist Ville Rauhala, trumpeter Antero Priha, guitarist Julius Heikkila & drummer Alf Forsman, plus a preview of a release to-come from ...
Braxton Brothers: Higher
by Jim Trageser
It's interesting how certain musical styles become punching bags for the critics. Disco grew out of R&B and funk in the mid-1970s--yet by 1979 it was so despised in many quarters that the Chicago White Sox had a near-riot on their hands when they opened Comiskey Park for “Disco Demolition Night" during a double-header against the ...
Take Five with Ted Sirota
by AAJ Staff
Meet Ted Sirota: Veteran Chicago drummer, Ted Sirota, has been playing the drums since 1980. Ted has lead his own band, Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls, since 1996. Rebel Souls have recorded five CD's for the Naim & Delmark labels. Ted has also played every Saturday night from 12:30-5:00am at Chicago's top jazz club, The Green Mill, ...
Jazz Musician of the Day: Johnny Adams
All About Jazz is celebrating Johnny Adams' birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Johnny AdamsJohnny Adams - vocalist recording artist, (1932-1998) “The Tan Canary” The Big Easy has spawned more than its fair share of musical offspring. But just being a native son does not guarantee success. One ...
