Jazz
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★ Blackstar
I can’t answer why (I’m a blackstar) Just go with me (I’m not a filmstar) I’m-a take you home (I’m a blackstar) Take your passport and shoes (I’m not a popstar) And your sedatives, boo (I’m a blackstar) You’re a flash in the pan (I’m not a marvel star) I’m the Great I Am (I’m Continue reading
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Colossal Collection
Apparently Sonny has cleaned out his garage. He gathered an assortment of magazines, writings, recordings, instruments, and other memorabilia he saved over his career. The entire collection has been acquired by The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library. This is cool! The collection will be digitized — well probably not the saxophones. Continue reading
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City Of Cranes
I’m guessing that City of Cranes refers to Nashville. Have you visited the city recently? Plus “Nashville” is the last track on the record. And Nashville is also Keith Carlock’s primary home away from NYC. Band of Other Brothers is yet another of Keith’s numerous musical projects when he’s not drumming for Steely Dan. The “Brothers” are Continue reading
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The Nightflyers
Donald Fagen announces tour solo tour with backing band The Nightflyers Continue reading
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Open Minds
Speaking of Chris Potter … This documentary Open Minds was produced a few years back by Accordion Films. It follows Chris Potter Underground around NYC during their rehearsals and musical discussions and documents several live performances at the 55 Bar. This is Chris Potter’s electric outfit. This is not your Daddy’s jazz! The band is Chris Potter Continue reading