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I Want to Talk About You – John Coltrane

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Mike Crutcher

Saxophonist and composer John William Coltrane was born on September 23, 1926 in Hamlet, North Carolina. Coltrane grew up in a musical family first introduced to music by his father who was a clarinetist. In 1938 his father, aunt, and grandparents all … Continue reading →

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Alto Instrumental Ray Charles

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Mike Crutcher

Ray Charles leads a big band in this instrumental 1963 Brazilian television performance in Sao Paulo, Brazil, one day before his 33rd birthday. The all-star band includes the likes of Keg Johnson, Tina Brooks, and David “Fathead” Newman. …and Ray is playing alto … Continue reading →

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In The Evening – Ray Charles

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Mike Crutcher

In The Evening – Ray Charles Ray Charles Robinson was born on September 23, 1930 in Albany, Georgia. Charles reinvented R&B while signed to Atlantic Records in the 1950s. His soulful singing, jazzy piano style, and influence from gospel pioneered what became known as soul music. Unbeknownst … Continue reading →

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Tenor Madness Emily Remler

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Mike Crutcher

Guitarist Emily Remler performs the Sonny Rollins standard “Tenor Madness” in 1989. Her most recent album at the time was 1988’s East to Wes, whose title is a nod to Remler’s chief influence Wes Montgomery. Jazz guitarist Herb Ellis claimed that she was “the new … Continue reading →

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How Insensitive: Emily Remler

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Mike Crutcher

Emily Remler plays a brilliant rendition of Jobim’s How Insensitive. Guitarist Emily Remler was born on September 18, 1957 in New York City, New York. Remler was primarily interested in rock guitar before attending Berklee College of Music and developing an interest in jazz. Emily released … Continue reading →

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Robben Ford Band – Live at the New Morning Paris

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Mike Crutcher

Robben Ford is the guitarist’s guitarist, the thinking person’s blues player. What a great sound he gets out of his telecaster! This vid is available on dvd;  five-time Grammy nominee Robben should be more of a household name. Please consider … Continue reading →

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Come On Home Baby – Sunnyland Slim & Hubert Sumlin

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Mike Crutcher

Sunnyland Slim and Little Hubert Sumlin shredding some old time blues…. A thoroughly entertaining duet between pianist Sunnyland Slim and guitarist Hubert Sumlin. Hubert and Slim are featured performing in Europe during the 1964 American Folk Blues Festival tour. Announced … Continue reading →

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Albert King Plays The Blues For You

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Mike Crutcher

During a concert in the early 1970’s Albert King performs his signature tune I’ll Play The Blues For You for a captivated audience of thousands. All three of these blues phenoms have moved on and are sorely missed by music fans across the globe. … Continue reading →

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Swingin’ with Sonny Rollins

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Mike Crutcher

Happy 85th Birthday, Sonny Rollins! Saxophonist and composer Theodore Walter “Sonny” Rollins was born on September 7, 1930 in New York City, New York. As a high schooler, Rollins played in bands with his friends Jackie McLean, Kenny Drew, and Art Taylor, all of whom … Continue reading →

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Six-fingered Slide from Hound Dog Taylor

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Mike Crutcher

The Charlie Parker of harmonica, Little Walter. Electric slide guitarist Hound Dog Taylor. Joining him on harp is Little Walter, sitting in with his band the Houserockers for a driving boogie that won’t disappoint. Hound Dog Taylor was known for his electric slide guitar roughly styled … Continue reading →

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