6/21/2013
6/14/2013
6/13/2013
Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer
Best comment so far on You Tube about this awesome video (I agree with him 100%)
She blows every single modern diva so far out of the water its almost criminal. singers today could stand to gain even a fraction of the talent of Aretha.
The music industry would be much improved.
6/05/2013
John Scofield - What'd I Say
Original video description on Youtube:
John Scofield (born December 26, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio), often referred to as "Sco," is an American jazz guitarist and composer, who has played and collaborated with Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, Charles Mingus, Joey Defrancesco, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell, Pat Martino, Mavis Staples, Phil Lesh, Billy Cobham, Medeski Martin & Wood, George Duke, Jaco Pastorius, John Mayer, and many other well known artists. At ease in the bebop idiom, Scofield is also well versed in jazz fusion, funk, blues, soul, and other forms of modern American music.
In 2005, Scofield released the CD, "That's What I Say: John Scofield Plays Ray Charles" which featured an all-star lineup of featured artists. At the time, many artists were jumping on the Ray Charles tribute bandwagon, however this CD was considered to be the cream of the crop and garnered many awards and 5-star reviews.
This track, "What'd I Say," features the likes of Aaron Neville, Mavis Staples, Dr. John, Warren Haynes, John Mayer and Charles' saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman."
6/01/2013
Peggy Lee - Info & 18 music videos
Peggy Lee (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer and actress, in a career spanning six decades. From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, she forged a sophisticatedpersona, evolving into a multi-faceted artist and performer. She wrote music for films, acted, and created conceptual record albums—encompassing poetry, jazz, chamber pop, and art songs... read more
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