David Virelles has opened minds of listeners far and wide: Video BOOKS VIDEOS David Virelles has opened minds of listeners far and wide: Video https://JazzBlues.EU February 5, 2018 Since touching hallowed ECM ground in 2013, pianist David Virelles has opened minds of listeners far and...Read More
The Basie-ites: 1956 and ’60: Basie let them record as leaders or behind other artists: Videos BOOKS VIDEOS Woman in Jazz & Blues The Basie-ites: 1956 and ’60: Basie let them record as leaders or behind other artists: Videos https://JazzBlues.EU February 4, 2018 Count Basie held onto his band throughout the 1950s and into the ’60s because he didn’t hold...Read More
Three Guitar Masters: Louis Stewart, Joe Pass, Lenny Breau: Videos BOOKS VIDEOS Three Guitar Masters: Louis Stewart, Joe Pass, Lenny Breau: Videos https://JazzBlues.EU February 4, 2018 Since it’s Friday, I thought I’d end the week by sharing with you three separate videos of...Read More
A historic concert tour revives an underrated masterwork by the bassist-composer: Video BOOKS VIDEOS A historic concert tour revives an underrated masterwork by the bassist-composer: Video https://JazzBlues.EU February 2, 2018 “Charles Mingus would be very proud of this band,” said Charles McPherson, shortly after the Mingus Dynasty’s...Read More
New Book: Scholar and Drum Legend Bill Bruford: Video BOOKS VIDEOS New Book: Scholar and Drum Legend Bill Bruford: Video https://JazzBlues.EU January 31, 2018 Authors New Book, “Uncharted: Creativity and the Expert Drummer”. Pre-order in hardback, softback or e-book. Scholar and...Read More
How Benny Goodman Orchestrated ‘The Most Important Concert In Jazz History’: Video BOOKS VIDEOS How Benny Goodman Orchestrated ‘The Most Important Concert In Jazz History’: Video https://JazzBlues.EU January 27, 2018 By 1938, clarinetist Benny Goodman was already known as “The King of Swing” — the leader of...Read More