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Monthly Archives: May 2016

Miles Davis – Herbie Hancock – Wayne Shorter – Ron Carter – Tony Williams – Agitation Stockholm 1963 live

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Mike Crutcher

The Miles Davis Quintet of 1965 to 1968, playing “Agitation” below, is arguably the greatest modern jazz group ever assembled. Saxophonist Wayne Shorter at his composing and playing peak, Herbie Hancock never played better on acoustic piano than with Miles, … Continue reading →

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Miles Davis week: Miles & Gil

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Mike Crutcher

From their first work together on the Birth of the Cool sessions in 1949, Miles Davis and Gil Evans forged a unique relationship as great soloist and brilliant arranger. The real opportunity to explore their shared vision didn’t come until … Continue reading →

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The World According to John Coltrane

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Mike Crutcher

The world according to John Coltrane is a place we all wish to live. He lived, influenced innumerable musicians, and remains one of the most significant saxophonists in music history. The world according to John Coltrane. Coltrane’s spiritual journey was … Continue reading →

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James Brown, the Godfather of Soul

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Mike Crutcher

The Godfather of Soul. James Brown was born to lose. He refused to accept that fate. By the time he was in his 30s, James Brown was more than a dominant musical voice: he was an outstanding African-American personality, period. … Continue reading →

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Little Walter Day, May 1

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Mike Crutcher

Marion “Little Walter” Jacobs was born on May 1, 1930, in Marksville, Louisiana. He left home at 12, eventually landing in Chicago in 1947. By 1949, he began recording with Muddy Waters. The first person to play an amplified harmonica in 1951, he split from the … Continue reading →

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