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...
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...
Kathy Kosins: An Uncovered Soul
It is that intersection of jazz and soul that defines native Detroiter Kathy Kosins’ unique sound. She is a multi-award-winning vocalist that has maintained...
Jazz, Blues & Alternate Views – Part 5
Leo Lyons/Hundred Seventy Split“Movin’ On”Flatiron RecordingsLeo Lyons is a living legend. The bassist/producer/songwriter first gained fame in the ‘60s with the British band Ten...
I have enjoyed jazz music since my high school and college years, having amassed a large collection of jazz recording. My parents would play...
Robert Jr Whitall is the publisher of Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine, based in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is also an artist and...
Jazz, Blues & Alternate Views – Part 4
Feature Image - Soft MachineOther Doors, albumMoonjune RecordsBritish progressive jazz-rock band Soft Machine has been at the forefront of the fusion music movement since...
