Houston drummer Stix Hooper proves himself a jazz legend: Video, Photos BOOKS MUSICIANS NEWSFEED VIDEOS Houston drummer Stix Hooper proves himself a jazz legend: Video, Photos https://JazzBlues.EU December 27, 2022 Stix Hooper grew up in Houston and became an international legend with the Crusaders. He offers a...Read More
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Every film clip of Charlie Parker: Video, Photos BOOKS MUSICIANS VIDEOS Every film clip of Charlie Parker: Video, Photos https://JazzBlues.EU December 15, 2022 As you know, I not only write “stand-alone” posts, but I also have a few ongoing series...Read More
Tony Williams in 1980: His final fusion session shows one era coming to a close and another beginning: Videos, Photos BOOKS MUSICIANS NEWSFEED VIDEOS Tony Williams in 1980: His final fusion session shows one era coming to a close and another beginning: Videos, Photos https://JazzBlues.EU December 4, 2022 Play Or Die, the 1980 trio date of drummer/composer/bandleader Tony Williams accompanied by keyboardist Tom Grant and...Read More
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