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The Happy Blues - Gene Ammons
Eugene "Jug" Ammons (April 14, 1925 – July 23, 1974) also known as "The Boss," was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, and the son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Ammons studied music with instructor…
Continue Reading »The Harlem Strut - James P. Johnson
James P. Johnson (James Price Johnson, also known as Jimmy Johnson; February 1, 1894 – November 17, 1955) was an American pianist and composer. A pioneer of the stride style of jazz piano, he along with Jelly Roll…
Continue Reading »The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer - A Real Fine Mess - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, A Real Fine Mess, from The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer and it's clever and entertaining. Opening with Black and Blue, a poppy track with roots in…
Continue Reading »The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer - Apocalipstick - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Apocalipstick, from the Harpoonist & The Axe Murder and it's a fine mix of cool music. Opening with pop rocker, Get Ready, Shawn Hall on vocal and…
Continue Reading »The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer - Live at the King Eddy - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live at the Eddy, by The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer and it's a great live concert. Opening with Cry A Little, a soulful rocker seeming like…
Continue Reading »THE HARPOONIST & THE AXE MURDERER ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM AND SUMMER TOUR DATES
A Real Fine Mess set for release on June 17th “With a name like The Harpoonist and The Axe Murderer, you might be forgiven for thinking that the Vancouver-based duo is some sort of concept group based on…
Continue Reading »The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer Breakout at BreakOut West
The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer Breakout at BreakOut West Vancouver’s edgy blues duo The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer have ended the summer season on a high note with their participation in The BreakOut West Festival held…
Continue Reading »The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer Partner With Music Maker Relief Foundation
The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer Partner With Music Maker Relief Foundation For Immediate Release: September 21, 2012; (Stratford, Ontario) – Vancouver’s edgy blues duo The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer have partnered with the Music Maker Relief…
Continue Reading »The Hawks Blues Band
The Hawks are a group of guys who love the blues. Besides getting to play with other musicians who enjoy the blues - the group's primary purpose is to share the blues with others. We would like to…
Continue Reading »The Healer (Jam)- Frank Solari and Alex Martinho
Frank Solari was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Since 1988 he had been highly regarded by the critics. This reputation helped get him the opportunity to audition to open BOB DYLAN’s concerts, as well as play with the…
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