by Bman | May 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Aaron Corthen, better known as A.C. Reed (May 9, 1926 β February 24, 2004) was an American blues saxophonist, closely associated with the Chicago blues scene from the 1940s into the 2000s. Reed was born in Wardell, Missouri, United States, but grew up in southern...
by Bman | May 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Richard Arnold "Groove" Holmes (Camden, New Jersey, May 2, 1931 β St. Louis, Missouri, June 29, 1991) was an American jazz organist who performed in the hard bop and soul jazz genre. He is best known for his 1965 recording of "Misty", and is considered a precursor of...
by Bman | Apr 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Billy Gales, d April 8, 1993, drummer and singer with Ike Turner band. Not much more info on this guy. If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want to learn more about Blues news and Fathers of the Blues, - βLIKEβ ---Bmanβs Blues...
by Bman | Apr 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Gene Sedric (June 17, 1907, St. Louis, Missouri β April 3, 1963, New York City) was an American jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist. He acquired the nickname "Honey Bear" in the 1930s because of his large camelhair coat. Sedric's father played ragtime piano. He...
by Bman | Mar 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Benjamin Francis Webster (March 27, 1909 β September 20, 1973), a.k.a. "The Brute" or "Frog," was an influential American jazz tenor saxophonist. Webster, born in Kansas City, Missouri, was considered one of the three most important "swing tenors" along with Coleman...
