by Bman | Sep 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896 – September 1, 1977) was an American blues, jazz and gospel vocalist and actress. She frequently performed jazz, big band, and pop music, on the Broadway stage and in concerts, although she began her career in the 1920s singing blues.Her...
by Bman | Aug 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Steve Guyger is one of the finest blues harmonica players and singers in the world today. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Steve still makes his home in Philly and can be seen on a regular basis at clubs in the tri-state area in addition to touring with the New...
by Bman | Aug 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Jimmy Preston (b 18 August 1913, Chester, Pennsylvania – d December 1984, Philadelphia, PA) was an R&B bandleader, alto saxophonist and singer who made an important contribution to early rock and roll.His first R&B hit was with "Hucklebuck Daddy", but his main claim...
by Bman | Aug 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Charles Luckeyeth Roberts, better known as Luckey Roberts (August 7, 1887 – February 5, 1968) was an American composer and stride pianist who worked in the jazz, ragtime, and blues styles.Luckey Roberts was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was playing piano and...
by Bman | Jul 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
Possessing one of the most elegant baritone voices in the annals of recorded music, Grammy Award-nominated Chuck Jackson has set a benchmark for aspiring vocalists of all genres. In turn, he's engendered deep respect from contemporaries and aficionados around the...
