Jazz Beau says:Max Roach recently passed away, and he took with him numerous stories and inspiration from having worked with musicians who challenged the status quo and changed the direction of jazz in the 1950’s. He never stopped innovating, and he never stopped influencing new generations of jazz artists. He will be missed.
NamabyOran Etkin world, africa, klezmer Clarinetist, bass clarinetist and saxophonist Oran Etkin and his group Kelenia blend modern jazz, African, Klezmer and Israeli music that moves the senses. A liberating...more »
The Burning SandsbyScotty Barnhart jazz Barnhart is Professor of Jazz Trumpet at Florida State University, featured soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra, and has performed or recorded with a range...more »
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Hap'nin'byBernard Purdie urban/R&B, jazz, funk, soundtrack Bernard Purdue is "the world's most recorded drummer." Next to James Brown, he is the most sampled musician in popular music. His powerful notes can...more »