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Jazz, Blues, and Alternate Views #7

Bobby Blue Bland “His California Album”, Bear Family Records Arguably, next to Otis Redding, James Brown, or Johnnie Taylor, you would be hard pressed to find...

The Legendary Miles Davis and John Coltrane Quintet, 1950s

My first serious introduction to modern jazz was as a teenager when I bought the Miles Davis Quintet albums. These wonderful albums opened up...

Mandoki Soulmates, Supergroup Interview—“Utopia for Realists”

Editor’s Note: we are pleased to post this interview/article of one of the most popular jazz fusion groups in the world, whose members include...

Ella Fitzgerald’s Cole Porter Song Book

When I  heard Ella Fitzgerald’s Cole Porter Song Book album it was a wonderful life experience. That was when I discovered how incredible, influential,...

“Jazz, Blues & Alternate Views –

Fabulous Thunderbirds “Struck Down” album Stony Plain Records The Fabulous Thunderbirds is a classic blues, rock, and roots band that hails from one of the epicenters of...

Hip, Cool, Sexy Neo Noir Movie Jazz Soundtracks

I grew up watching film noir and neo-noir movies. I love the retro vibe, fashion, décor, the jazz music, and the drama, mystery, and...

Favorite Billie Holiday Songs

I love listening to Billie Holiday, there is something magical about her songs that take one back down a nostalgic trip to another time...

Sheila Landis & Rick Matle: “Detroit’s Dynamic Jazz Duo”

Like clockwork, every Sunday at 6:30pm for the past couple years singer-songwriter/ percussionist Sheila Landis and multi-faceted guitarist Rick Matle have plied their musical...

Jazz Legend David Sanborn Tribute

One of the most popular and versatile jazz saxophone players of the last six decades, David Sanborn will be greatly missed. David Sanborn was...

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