If there is a modern family that could arguably be considered a kind of “Royal Family” of jazz, it would have to be the family known as Marsalis. I know, there are those who are likey to argue, this, but there is no denying the fact that someone with the last name of Marsalis has […]
Of course, no jazz website, or a website claiming to write anything about jazz, would be complete without a mention of the great saxophone player, Charlie “Bird” Parker. Of course, the mention of his name can also bring about controversy amongst jazz fans. Not everyone things Charlie was the greatest and even during his lifetime, he […]
The tough bloggers just steal stuff from other websites. OK, I am actually starting a new job today. However, I still feel dedicated enough to want to keep posting about the exciting jazz and blues activities here in Chicago. What is a person to do?
Well, thankfully, we have radio station WDCB which does jazz here […]
In 1964, Miles Davis was already well on his way to being a jazz legend. He was also an icon within the African-American community and an activist. He made the big bucks from his record labels and to play concerts. So, when a group of people trying to register black voters in […]
When it comes to jazz, there is one label that you have to keep in mind. It is the label known as Blue Note and if you don’t know it and have an interest in jazz, you really need to know it. Here’s a great article about the label available at Wikipedia, but I just […]
There was a time when Michigan Avenue was lined with record labels. Michigan Avenue is the main road through downtown Chicago, for those of you who do not know. In fact, the south Michigan area was once know as “Record Row.” Some of the greatest Chicago blues musicians the world has ever seen recorded there. […]
A while back I mentioned that the Hyde Park area of Chicago was having a jazz festival at the end of September. Since that part of the month is fast approaching, I felt it might be time to publish some kind of reminder.
Plus, I did find out that the entire event is being welcomed and […]
I like making these recommendations. I have these ideas that people with a fledgling interest in jazz or blues will stop by and check out this site. They will read some of the postings and then decide to start putting together their own jazz CD collection. This is why, if you do come here often, […]
I have to admit I totally stole this idea from another b5music blogger. At the same time, when it comes to days like this one, days when I am a bit down or discouraged, nothing is better than roaming the music sites on MySpace. When I come across one I like, I love talking about […]
I am back in Chicago now, but I had to write one more article about St. Louis. Like I said, St. Louis has a great musical tradition and it is certainly a major center for the music of jazz and blues. As such, you can also always find a cool jazz club and blues club […]
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