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Sly and the Family Stone

Sly and the Family Stone was an American band formed in San Francisco in 1966, led by singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Sly Stone (born Sylvester Stewart). They were pioneers of funk, soul, rock, and psychedelic music, known for their innovative blend of genres and socially conscious lyrics. The band was one of the first major American rock groups to have a racially integrated, mixed-gender lineup, including members like Larry Graham (bass), Greg Errico (drums), Jerry Martini (saxophone), Cynthia Robinson (trumpet), Rose Stone (keyboards), and Freddie Stone (guitar).

Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience 2026

by Geoff Anderson
July 10, 2026

Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience 2026 Aspen, Colorado June 26-27, 2026 When nourishing the soul, it is important to consume a balanced diet. Failure to draw from a wide array of musical genres can lead to ennui, shallow breathing and excessive television watching. A properly tuned soul can be an ephemeral thing, ...

The First Family: Live At Winchester Cathedral 1967

By Sly and the Family Stone

Label: High Moon Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: I Ain’t Got Nobody (For Real); Skate Now; Show Me; What Is Soul?; I Can’t Turn You Loose; Try A Little Tenderness; Baby I Need Your Lovin’; Pucker Up Buttercup; Saint James Infirmary; I Gotta Go Now (Up On The Floor) / Funky Broadway.

Sly and the Family Stone: The First Family: Live At Winchester Cathedral 1967

by Doug Collette
August 7, 2025

The glossy silver foil finish inside and outside the covers of The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967 to some degree belies the sound quality of the music inside. But the assiduous effort applied to the sonics of the original recordings--by Sly and The Family Stone's first manager Rich Romanello--is right in line with the ...

Sly Stone, Tessa Souter, Cedar Walton

by David Brown
June 26, 2025

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 ...

Meet Clifford Bass

by Tessa Souter and Andrea Wolper
March 24, 2023

Our newest super fan's first jazz record was The Best of Nat King Cole, which he chose at just ten years old! The bug bit him so hard that, by age 14, he was listening obsessively to A Love Supreme. He is now such a fan of improvisational, in-the-moment performance that he rarely listens to recordings, ...

Bob Marley and the Wailers: The Capitol Session '73

by Doug Collette
September 12, 2021

Bob Marley and the Wailers The Capitol Session '73 Mercury Studios 2021 Talk about buried treasure indeed! Bob Marley and The Wailers The Capitol Session '73 would not exist in this CD/DVD package (or it's other configurations) if not for a series of deceptively fortuitous events that occurred nearly a half-century ...

Dave McMurray: Blowing on the Edge of Grate-ness

by Lawrence Peryer
July 23, 2021

Saxophonist Dave McMurray's discography is reflective of the musical melting pot of his hometown Detroit. Dave came up playing with everyone from bluesman Albert King, pianist Geri Allen, even Kid Rock. He is most known for his decades-long association with eclectic producer, and Blue Note label President, Don Was. Through Was, who ...

Groove8 At The San Francisco Fillmore Jazz Festival 2017

by Walter Atkins
July 15, 2017

Groove8 San Francisco Fillmore Jazz Festival San Francisco, CAJuly 1-2, 2017 San Francisco's 33rd Annual Fillmore Jazz Festival was a huge, funky street party celebrating numerous music genres, ethnic foods, crafts and more in the city's historical and culturally rich Fillmore neighborhood. This year's edition of the FJF, running between ...

Sly and the Family Stone: Live at The Fillmore East October 4th and 4th 1968

By Sly and the Family Stone

Label: Legacy Recordings
Released: 2015
Track listing: CD 1: Are You Ready; Color Me True; Won't Be Long; We Love All (Freedom); MEDLEY: Turn Me Loose/I Can't Turn You Loose; Chicken; Love City. CD 2: M' Lady; Don't Burn Baby; Color Me True; Won't Be Long; St. James Infirmary; MEDLEY: Turn Me Loose/I Can't Turn You Loose; Are You Ready; Dance To The Music; Music Lover; MEDLEY: Life/Music Lover. CD 3: Life; Color Me True; Won't Be Long; Are You Ready; Dance To The Music; Music Lover; M' Lady. CD 4: M' Lady; Life; Are You Ready; Won't Be Long; Color Me True; Dance To The Music; Music Lover; Love City; MEDLEY: Turn Me Loose/I Can't Turn You Loose; The Riffs.