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The Soul of a Man
The Soul of a Man is an eight piece band dedicated to blues and soulful music. Incorporated in the band are musicians from as far away as Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Quebec, Canada, and from all across the US.…
Continue Reading »The Soul of a Man - The Bill King Trio
Bill King is a photo-journalist, musician, broadcaster and the publisher of eJazzNews. With well over 500 interviews to his name. Bill King has shared company with the elite in the music world. Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Max Roach,…
Continue Reading »The Soul Of John Black - Early In The Moanin' Out 2/3
The Soul Of John Black Early In The Moanin’ Is Greasy, Slippery and Groovy Album Out February 3, 2017 “Whole new brand of soul…” - Rolling Stone “Doctor says I can't be helped - by nobody but thee…
Continue Reading »The Sound of Dire Straits' European tour
"Never mind Love Over Gold. The Straits are PURE GOLD" – Classic Rock THE STRAITS MARCH 2012 EUROPEAN TOUR "THE SOUND OF DIRE STRAITS" FORMER MEMBERS OF DIRE STRAITS PERFORM THE GREATEST HITS MONEY FOR NOTHING, ROMEO AND…
Continue Reading »The Steve Luciano Quartet - Under The Covers - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Under The Covers, by The Steve Luciano Quartet and it's really cool. Opening with Duke Pearson's Chant, Steve Luciano shows immediately where he's coming from. With clear,…
Continue Reading »The Story of Huddey "Leadbelly" Ledbetter
Huddie William Ledbetter (January 20, 1888 – December 6, 1949) was an iconic American folk and blues musician, notable for his strong vocals, his virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the songbook of folk standards he introduced.He is…
Continue Reading »The Story of Huddey "Leadbelly" Ledbetter 1/2
Huddie William Ledbetter (January 20, 1888 – December 6, 1949) was an iconic American folk and blues musician, and multi-instrumentalist, notable for his strong vocals, his virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the songbook of folk standards he…
Continue Reading »The Story of Huddey "Leadbelly" Ledbetter 2/2
Born Huddie William Ledbetter on the Jeter Plantation near Mooringsport, Louisiana, the younger of two children to Sallie Brown and Wesley Ledbetter. He had an older sister named Australia. "Huddie" is pronounced "HYEW-dee" or "HUGH-dee". Ledbetter was probably…
Continue Reading »The Story of Huddey "Leadbelly" Ledbetter Part 2
Huddie William Ledbetter (January 20, 1888 – December 6, 1949) was an iconic American folk and blues musician, notable for his strong vocals, his virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the songbook of folk standards he introduced.He is…
Continue Reading »The Stuff Is Here - Cleo Brown
Cleo Brown, later Cleo Patra Brown (December 8, 1909 – April 15, 1995) was an American blues and jazz vocalist and pianist. Brown was born in Meridian, Mississippi, and sang in church as a child. In 1919 her…
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