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His interest in jazz was sparked by seeing John Coltrane perform live in New York City clubs

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04.09. – Happy Birthday!!! David Liebman was born in Brooklyn, New York on September...

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An outstanding technician, Lagrene has revealed influences other than Reinhardt

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04.09. – Happy Birthday!!! Bireli Lagrene was born on September 4, 1966 in Saverne,...

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In New York, he began appearing with such artists as: Freddie Hubbard, Cassandra Wilson, Abbey Lincoln, Diane Reeves and Art Farmer, while studying music with Ron Carter

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04.09 – Happy Birthday!!! Kenny Davis is a native of Chicago, Illinois. Kenny’s career...

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Steely Dan co-founder Walter Becker dies aged 67

September 3, 2017 https://jazzbluesnews.com

Steely Dan’s Walter Becker has died at the age of 67. The guitarist and...

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Gregory Porter announces new Nat King Cole tribute album and full UK tour

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Jazz superstar Gregory Porter has confirmed his new album will be a deeply personal...

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Peter Bernstein has been a part of the jazz scene in New York

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Born September 3rd, 1967 in New York City, guitarist Peter Bernstein has been a...

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Freddie King was one of the kingpins of modern blues guitar

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03.09 – Happy Birthday!!! Along with Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, and Magic Sam, King...

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Video: The Stanley Clarke Band 2017

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Jimmy Witherspoon was also versatile enough to fit comfortably into the jazz world

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One of the great blues singers of the post-World War II period, Jimmy Witherspoon was also...

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Vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Sam Taylor

September 3, 2017 https://jazzbluesnews.com

Vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Sam Taylor is the son of the late saxophonist Sam “the Man” Taylor....

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We are all affected by it and it is a disease

September 3, 2017 https://jazzbluesnews.com

When Matthew Shipp asked me to design the cover art for his Points album (Silkheart Records,...

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Then comes John Scofield’s electric guitar, run through filters that add a sharp metallic tang

September 2, 2017 https://jazzbluesnews.com

First comes the beat: Jack DeJohnette whips up an elliptical funk rhythm, combining a...