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Texas Blues - Arnett Cobb

Arnett Cobb (August 10, 1918 – March 24, 1989) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, sometimes known as the "Wild Man of the Tenor Sax" because of his uninhibited stomping style. Cobb is credited with writing the words…

Pack Fair n Square - James King & The Southsiders

Jim King is a multi-talented musician. Veteran of thirty five years as a professional, he has played with some of the best musicians and bands on the NW Blues scene. As a band leader, front man or featured…

Sunday Morning - Mark Riley

After 7+ years with Lil’ Bill & the Blue Notes, Mark decided to branch out on his own. The result is the Mark Riley Trio - formed in 2003. Their eclectic mix of music has been a hit…

Allmusic - Alma Mares - Promotional Release Review

I received a sampler of music from Ocala, Florida. It has a mixture of musical styles and musicians. The commonality in the release is Alma Mares on keys. Russell Alexander opens the set with a ballad backed by…

Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas

Nathan Williams plays zydeco, the fast and furious accordion-driven dance music of the Creole people of South Louisiana, a relatively modern style that emerged after the Second World War. With its trademark rubboard percussion, electric guitars and R&B…

Swan Blues - King Pleasure

King Pleasure (March 24, 1922 - March 21, 1981) was a jazz vocalist and an early master of vocalese, where a singer sings words to a famous instrumental solo. Born as Clarence Beeks in Oakdale, Tennessee, he moved…

You Told Me / Tricky - Gus Jenkins

b. 24 March 1931, Birmingham, Alabama, USA, d. December 1985, Los Angeles, USA. Like many of his generation, Jenkins drew his influences from 40s blues and spent much of his mature career adapting to the demands of rock…

Rock & Roll Boogie - Big Al Sears

The beginnning of this clip is funky but give it a chance...Big Al Plays! Al Sears (February 21, 1910, Macomb, Illinois-March 23, 1990, New York City) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and bandleader. Sears's first major gig…

Shrapnel Records Artist: Chris Duarte Group - My Soul Alone - New Release Review

I just received, My Soul Alone, the new Chris Duarte Group release and it's interestingly different. I've been Listening to Duarte for quite some time and one thing that is consistent is quality music that is predictably unpredictable.…