Naima – John Coltrane
Merely mention the name John Coltrane and you’re likely to evoke a deeply emotional, often spiritual response from even the most casual jazz fan. Born September 23, 1926 in Hamlet, North Carolina, John Coltrane was always surrounded by music. His father played several...
Let Me Be Your Romeo – ARSEN SHOMAKHOV
Arsen Shomakhov, Russian singer & guitar player extraordinaire, in the past five years has become a major force as a blues artist, performing for Russian Federal TV, Moscow's legendary BB King Club and blues festivals throughout Russia, Norway, USA and Canada. In...
Mississippi hill country bluesman – Bill Howl-N-Madd Perry
Bill “Howl-N-Madd” Perry’s recognitions are many. Early in his career Bill spent time in Chicago writing for musicians such as Little Johnny Taylor, Ted Taylor, and Cash McCall. He worked for Phil chess as a studio musician and for Stan Lewis writing for Jewel Paula...
Jimmy Z & Slidin’ Slim
About Jimmy ZBorn in Sacramento, California, Jimmy ‘Z’ Zavala has been playing music professionally since the 1970’s. After forming a few of his own bands, he moved to Los Angeles in 1980 and began recording and touring with superstar Rod Stewart. He gained...
Ladies Play The Blues – Four Fine Female-Fronted Acts At The Joint Thursday!
"LADIES PLAY THE BLUES" - Thurs., July 19@THE JOINT Bringin' The Blues With... Live Performances By 2012 Music Connection Hot 100 Artists The Scorch Sisters; & Special Guests Jill Sharpe Band; Catherine Denise; and the Restless Blues Band Scorch Sisters Jill...
messin with a fool – Eliza Neals – New Release Review
I just received a new release by Eliza Neals, messin with a fool, and it has a definite, contemporary sound. The first thing that I like about it is that i can't really categorize it. It's a good sign that it doesn't sound like everything else (or a certain body of...
Feed My Body To The Fishes – Willie Love & his Three Aces
Willie Love (November 4, 1906 – August 19, 1953) was an American Delta blues pianist. He is best known for his association with, and accompaniment of Sonny Boy Williamson II.Love was born in Duncan, Mississippi, and in 1942, he met Sonny Boy Williamson II in...
My Time After While – Peppermint Harris
Harrison D. Nelson Jr. (July 17, 1925 – March 19, 1999) known as Peppermint Harris, was an American rhythm and blues and jump blues singer and guitarist.Originally from Texarkana, Texas, he first recorded in Houston, as Peppermint Nelson, in the late 1940s,...
Mistreated Woman – Margie Evans
A woman full of love, ideas and understanding of her culture, Margie's love for music is overwhelming! This is due to her background, for she arrived in Los Angeles in 1952 to stay which allowed Evans some breaks in the entertainment business. She performed with the...
Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out – The Spencer Davis Group
The Spencer Davis Group are a mid-1960s British beat group from Birmingham, England, formed by Spencer Davis with Steve Winwood and his brother Muff Winwood. Their best known songs include "Somebody Help Me", the UK number one "Keep on Running" (both of which were...