by Bman | Apr 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Calvin Newborn (born April 27, 1933, Whiteville, Tennessee, United States) is an American jazz guitarist. He is the brother of pianist Phineas Newborn Jr. (1931–89), with whom he recorded between 1953 and 1958. They also formed an R&B band, with their father...
by Bman | Apr 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
I just received the new release, This Time Another Year, from Brandon Santini and it's a cooker! Opening with Got Good Lovin', harpist Santini wastes no time taking a shot at contemporary harp champs like Magic Dick. A hot blues rocker, Santini has a cool voice and...
by Bman | Apr 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
Willie Mabon (October 24, 1925 – April 19, 1985) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. Born Willie James Mabon, and brought up in Hollywood, Memphis, Tennessee, he had become known as a singer and pianist by the time he moved to Chicago in 1942. He...
by Bman | Apr 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
John Williams Born : April 16, 1905 in Germantown, Tennessee. Died : February 5, 1982 in Memphis, Tennessee. American barrelhouse style pianist who played only in the Memphis area and made his recording debut as late as 1969. If you support live Blues acts, up and...
by Bman | Apr 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
William C. "Buster" Bailey (July 19, 1902 – April 12, 1967) was a jazz musician specializing in the clarinet, but also well versed on saxophone. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Bailey was one of the most respected session players of his era. If you support...
