Joni Mitchell – Goodbye Pork Pie Hat

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What did Joni Mitchell, Jaco Pastorius, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, Don Alias and Lyle Mays have in common?   They all performed together on Joni Mitchells fantastic record “Shadows and Light” from September 1979. Joni Mitchell (g,p,vo) Jaco Pastorius (b) Don Alias (d) Pat M (g) Lyle Mays (key) Michael Brecker (sax)   Joni’s interpretation of […]

John Coltrane – Naima

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Naima is a ballad composed by John Coltrane in 1959, and named after his then-wife, Juanita Naima Grubbs. It first appeared on the album Giant Steps, and is notable for its use of a variety of rich chords over a bass pedal.   John Coltrane quartet performing “Naima” August 1, 1965 at Comblain-La-Tour, Belgium. John […]

Dimension from Japan

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DIMENSION from Japan DIMENSION from Japan is a fusion (electric jazz, jazz-rock-funk) band, formed in Tokyo in1992. They are a well kept secret in Europe and USA. The group comprises Takashi Masuzaki (Guitar), Akira Onozuka (Keyboards) and Kazuki Katsuta (Saxophone). Personally I think they are above both Casiopea and Mezzoforte (If their names tell you something). DIMENSION released their […]