It’s been 11 years since Michael Brecker passed…
The world lost a genius musician when Michael Brecker passed on. He has been sorely missed. While performing at the Mount Fuji Jazz Festival in 2004, Brecker experienced a sharp pain in his back. Shortly thereafter in 2005, he was … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, John McLaughlin!
John McLaughlin (born 4 January 1942 in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England), also known as Mahavishnu John McLaughlin, is among the most advancing musicians on the planet today. John has been cited as an influence by a number of prominent musicians. In 2010, guitarist Jeff … Continue reading
Celebrating Mike Stern’s 64th Trip around the sun…
Mike Stern is a down-to-earth, happy-go-lucky inspiration to us all, musicians and otherwise. Born on January 10th 1953, Stern has long been a shining example of one of the hardest working musicians of his generation. After attending Berklee College of … Continue reading
Anniversary of a Lost Icon: John Coltrane 50th
John Coltrane, the tenor saxophonist, who was considered one of the most gifted modern jazz musicians of this decade, died on this day 50 years ago at Huntington Hospital, Huntington, Long Island. He was 40 years old. Coltrane was born … Continue reading
Larry Carlton, Mr. 335 Live in 1984
For more Larry Carlton music, click the image. Larry Carlton built his career as a studio musician in the 1970s and ’80s for acts such as Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell. He has participated in thousands of recording sessions, recorded on hundreds of albums … Continue reading
Albert King Sings The Blues For You
Fuller Sound For Albert Albert King is featured performing his signature tune “I’ll Play The Blues For You” during a live performance in the early 70s. The 1970s saw King teamed with members of The Bar-Kays and The Movement (Isaac … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Maceo Parker!
We’re all happy for this 73rd birthday of saxophonist/vocalist/bandleader/sideman, Maceo Parker. Parker was born on February 14, 1943 in Kinston, North Carolina. His father played piano and drums; his mother and father both sang in church. His brother Melvin played … Continue reading
100 Iconic Photos of New Orleans Through the Ages
Happy 79th Birthday, Art Neville!
Arthur Lanon “Art” Neville (born December 17, 1937) is an American singer, songwriter and keyboardist from New Orleans. Neville is a part of one of the notable musical families of New Orleans, the Neville Brothers. He is a founding member … Continue reading