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Monthly Archives: February 2016

Willie Dixon: Weak Brain And A Narrow Mind

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Mike Crutcher

Willie Dixon. It would be very difficult to name a single person that had more influence on popular music in the latter half of the 20th century than this man. William James “Willie” Dixon (July 1, 1915 – January 29, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blues/Rock innovation | Leave a reply

1974 The Berlin Concert: Miles Davis & Keith Jarrett

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Mike Crutcher

Miles Davis & Keith Jarrett burn the funk down. The Charles Lloyd Quartet with Jarrett, Ron McClure and DeJohnette came to an end in 1968, after the recording of Soundtrack, because of disputes over money as well as artistic differences. Jarrett … Continue reading →

Posted in Guitar Lessons | Leave a reply

The Ford Brothers, featuring Robben Ford

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Mike Crutcher

The real Blues Brothers… It was 1969 when Patrick Ford first came onto the San Francisco blues scene with brother Robben Ford. During the 70’s he spent time working with his brothers Robben and Mark in the Charles Ford Band … Continue reading →

Posted in Blues/Rock innovation | Tagged Blues, blues harp, guitar, harp, robben | Leave a reply

Stan Getz’s Final Concert

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Mike Crutcher

Stan Getz – “The Sound” Pioneer of Cool, Bossa Nova & Modern Jazz Jazz saxophonist Stanley Getz was born February 2, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA. He was born to Polish immigrants who came to the US from the Ukraine. The family later moved to the Bronx. An … Continue reading →

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Sonny Stitt Day

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Mike Crutcher

Happy Birthday, Sonny Stitt! Jazz saxophonist Sonny Stitt Edward Boatner, Jr. was born on February 2, 1924 in Boston, Massachusetts. He grew up in Saginaw, Michigan and was born into a very musical family. His father was a singer composer and college professor. His brother was … Continue reading →

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