Finally Together - The Ru-Jac Records Story, Volume Three 1966-1967 - New Release Review

I just had the opportunity to review the third in a series, The RU-JAC Records Story, Volume Three 1966-1967, and it's deep soul. Opening with five tracks by Rita Doryse, a super vocalist, I am particularly attracted by…

Fine And Dandy - Charlie Parker w/ Leroy Jackson

Leroy Jackson, d. December 27, 1985 was a bass player for artists such as Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie, Charlie Parker and others. If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want to…

Fine and Mellow - Billy Holiday

Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Harris April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz singer and songwriter. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and musical partner Lester Young, Holiday had a seminal influence on jazz and…

Finedog Records artist: Mighty Mike Schermer - Blues In Good Hands - New Release review

I just received the newest release, Blues In Good Hands, by Mighty Mike Schermer and I really like it! Opening with R&B track, Baby Don't Stop featuring Mighty Mike on lead vocal and guitar, Paul Revelli on drums,…

Finger Picking Street Blues - Andy Blue

Andy is known as the traveling troubadour. His influences come from playing and learning from musicians all over the USA and Europe. His style is a fascinating mix of Blues, Spanish and Rock and he is as comfortable…

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Fingerbuster - Willie The Lion Smith

Photo: William P. Gottlieb William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholoff Smith (23 November 1893 – 18 April 1973), a.k.a. "The Lion", was an American jazz pianist and one of the masters of the stride style, usually grouped with James…

Fingerbuster - Willie The Lion Smith

William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholoff Smith (23 November 1893 – 18 April 1973), a.k.a. "The Lion", was an American jazz pianist and one of the masters of the stride style, usually grouped with James P. Johnson and Thomas…

Fire Eater - Rusty Bryant

Royal G. "Rusty" Bryant (November 25, 1929, Huntington, West Virginia - March 25, 1991, Columbus, Ohio) was an American jazz tenor and alto saxophonist. Bryant grew up in Columbus, Ohio and became a fixture of the local jazz…

Fire In My Bones - Boyd Rivers & Ruth May Rivers

Boyd Rivers (vocal and guitar) and his wife Ruth May Rivers perform "Fire In My Bones" at their home in Canton, Mississippi. Shot by Alan Lomax, John Bishop, and Worth Long, August 30, 1978. Get Facebook support for…