Results for "War"

Article: Extended Analysis

Inspiration Information / Wings of Love

by Chris M. Slawecki
August 7, 2013

Singer, songwriter and multi- instrumentalist Shuggie Otis might not have been born holding a guitar but he probably picked his first one up soon thereafter. He did grow up playing guitar in bands led by his dad Johnny Otis, who introduced such artists as Charles Brown and Esther Phillips to R&B and soul audiences. He debuted ...

Article: From the Inside Out

Fusion Groovin’

by Chris M. Slawecki
July 13, 2013

Analog Players Society Hurricane Season in Brooklyn Studio Brooklyn 2012 Hurricane Season in Brooklyn marks the debut of the Analog Players Society (APS), an extension of the lifelong pursuit of the groove by the percussionist, engineer and producer known as Amon, who first discovered Turkish, West African and Middle Eastern music ...

Article: Hardly Strictly Jazz

Los Lobos: Kiko - 20th Anniversary Edition

by Skip Heller
August 25, 2012

Los Lobos Kiko: 20th Anniversary Edition Shout! Factory 2012 Looking over the punk-era rise of Los Angeles roots rock, reveals an embarrassment of musical riches. The prototypical outfit was The Blasters, a literate working class rockabilly-tinged barband whose songs (written by Dave Alvin) were knowing, compassionate stories of real American life, ...

Article: Live Review

Tower Of Power With Special Guests War: Westbury, NY, April 18, 2012

by Mike Perciaccante
May 12, 2012

Tower of Power with Special Guests War NYCB Theatre at Westbury Westbury, New York April 18, 2012 The Funk and Soul were flowing freely as Tower of Power and War both performed virtuoso sets at the NYCB Theater in Westbury, NY on this slightly chilly and overcast April evening.At precisely ...

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News: Festival

Kansas City's Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival Line Up Announced

August 29, 2011

The 2011 Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival Artist and Entertainment Schedule has been confirmed for Saturday, October 8th and is as follows: (All talent subject to change) SPRINT BLUE ROOM STAGE 12:00PM-12:45PM Elderstatesmen of Jazz 1:30PM-2:15PM KC Sound Collective 3:30PM-4:30PM Wild Women of Kansas City 4:30PM-5:15PM ...

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News: Festival

Kansas City's 2011 Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival is October 8th

August 22, 2011

The American Jazz Museum at 18th & Vine in Kansas City, Missouri will present its annual Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, October 8, 2011. The one day event features headliners Christian McBride & Inside Straight (Artist-In-Resident); the legendary Bobby “Blue" Bland (Blues Headliner); and, the band WAR (Festival Headliner). The all-day event ...