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Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald
I'm posting Ella on Mothers day for my mom who passed this past year. She wanted Ella Played at her funeral. This is for you mom... I know you wanted her to swing though! “Like” Bman’s Facebook page…
Continue Reading »Summertime - Janis Joplin
Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American singer and songwriter from Port Arthur, Texas. As a youth Joplin was ridiculed by her fellow students due to her unconventional appearance and personal beliefs,…
Continue Reading »Summertime - Li'l Joe Burton
Joe Burton, born May 4, 1952 and affectionately known as “Lil” Joe from Chicago, is the quintessential Blues instrumentalist in a class of his own. Lil’ Joe’s career began in 1964 with the late, great Junior Wells. Joe’s…
Continue Reading »Summertime - Trombone Shorty feat Cyril Neville
Cyril Neville (born in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 10, 1948), is a percussionist and vocalist who first came to prominence as a member of his brother Art Neville's funky New Orleans-based band, The Meters. He joined Art in…
Continue Reading »Summertime - WALKER, CHARLES
Charles Walker was born in Nashville July 12th, 1940. He was nicknamed 'Wig' by his mother because of his full head of hair as a kid. Like so many others from Charles background his singing began in Church…
Continue Reading »Sumpin' Jumpin - Bumps Blackwell
Robert "Bumps" Blackwell (May 23, 1918 – March 9, 1985) was an American songwriter, arranger, and record producer, best known for his work overseeing the early hits of Little Richard, as well as grooming Ray Charles, Quincy Jones,…
Continue Reading »Sumpin' Jumpin - Bumps Blackwell
Robert "Bumps" Blackwell (May 23, 1918 – March 9, 1985) was an American songwriter, arranger, and record producer, best known for his work overseeing the early hits of Little Richard, as well as grooming Ray Charles, Quincy Jones,…
Continue Reading »Sunbird - Rod Piazza And Mighty Flyers Blues Quartet
Honey Piazza was born on April 24, 1951 in Fairfield, CA. Actually, she was born at Travis Air Force Base, very close by, as her father, a master sergeant, was stationed there. She was named Debra Denise Solum…
Continue Reading »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…
Continue Reading »Sunday Morning - Philipp Fankhauser
Philipp Fankhauser - vocals, guitar.. Tosho Yakkatokuo - drums.. Angus Thomas - bass.. Hendrix Ackle - piano and Hammond.. Marco Jencarelli - guitar.. Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! - Here…
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