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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...

Great Broadway Romantic Songs – Part Two

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is part two of a series. Part one can be found HERE.Everyone loves the great romantic show-stopper songs from Broadway and...

Best Classical Relaxation Music – Part One

There are many beautiful short pieces of classical music that are very relaxing and good for reflection, meditation, stress reduction, and enjoyment. Many of...

Time With Eric Clapton

Note: all photos are by Tom Weschler.Time With CreamCream's last gig in Detroit was at Olympia Stadium in Oct. 1968. I was driving down...

Favorite Jazz Albums

I have enjoyed jazz music since my high school and college years, having amassed a large collection of jazz recording. My parents would play...

Sinatra Rat Pack Theme Party

When I was growing up every man wanted to be as suave as Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin who were the epitome of style...

Favorite Lounge Singers – Part One

I’m a sap for lounge crooners singing their hearts out on torch songs in dark dives. There is something magical about mulling over your...

The Time I Met David Bowie

On October 8, 1972 The Spiders From Mars tour came to the Motor City. The Fisher Theater was the venue. I thought it was...

Robert Jr Whitall Event

Robert Jr Whitall is the publisher of Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine, based in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is also an artist and...

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