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What Can I Do - Bobby Marchan
Bobby Marchan (born Oscar James Gibson) (April 30, 1930 in Youngstown Ohio – December 5, 1999) was a well-respected American rhythm and blues bandleader, MC, singer-performer, recording artist, and female impersonator, who initially began performing in New Orleans…
Continue Reading »I Put A Spell On You - The Healers
JIMMY HALL - REESE WYNANS - SAMANTHA FISH DANIELLE & KRIS SCHNEBELEN - KATE MOSS The Blue Star Connection mission is to provide access and ownership of musical instruments for children and young adults with cancer and other…
Continue Reading »I ain't Drunk - Alex Jenkins & The Bombers
Alex Jenkins & the bombers is a rythym & blues based blues band. If you had to label this band the best way to describe their music is that it has elements of R&B, blues, jazz, rockabilly, roots…
Continue Reading »The Session: Ventura County's Premiere Weekly Blues Showcase Returns To The Bombay Beginning May 1
The Session: Ventura County's Premiere Weekly Blues Showcase/Jam Session Returns To Bombay Bar & Grill - Wednesdays Starting May 1, Hosted Once Again By Tommy Marsh And Bad Dog, Sponsored By The Ventura County Blues Society (Ventura) -…
Continue Reading »Rip Cat records artist: Mike Eldred Trio - Elvis Unleaded - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Elvis Unleaded, from Mike Eldred Trio and it's a real rocker. Eldred (vocal and guitar), John Bazz (Bass) and Jerry Angel (drums)breathe new life into music from my dad's generation. Opening with…
Continue Reading »BOURBON STREET JUMP - RAYMOND HILL
b. 29 April 1933, Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA, d. 16 April 1996, Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA. Tenor saxophonist and singer Hill played with many blues and R&B artists. He was influenced strongly in his early years by Jimmy Liggins and…
Continue Reading »Blues For Monet - George Adams
George Rufus Adams (April 29, 1940 Covington, Georgia – November 14, 1992 New York City, New York) was an American jazz musician who played tenor saxophone, flute and bass clarinet. He is best known for his work with…
Continue Reading »Joe & Odell Thompson
One of the last links to the prewar African-American string band tradition, banjo player Odell Thompson was born on August 9, 1911, the son of John Arch Thompson, who was also a pretty fair banjo player. Thompson was…
Continue Reading »Boogaloo Down Broadway- The Fantastic Johnny C
The Fantastic Johnny C is an American soul singer. Discovered by Jesse James while singing in a church choir, Corley adopted the stage name "The Fantastic Johnny C" and scored a top ten Billboard Hot 100 hit in…
Continue Reading »Mario Bauza & His Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra
Mario Bauzá (28 April 1911 – 11 July 1993) was an important Cuban musician. He was one of the first to introduce Latin music to the United States by bringing Cuban musical styles into the New York jazz…
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