George Duke
George Duke is a wonderful musician who I will come back to several times later on. I have listened to him since my teens and also seen him live many times. Miles Davis said about George Duke that he is almost to funky. Below you have some teasers to start with. Cannonball Adderley […]
Georgy Porgy is a classic Toto tune from 1978
Georgy Porgy is a classic Toto tune from 1978 that I love (great rhythm, harmonies, beat and melody). Below is a list of 15 different versions of Georgy Porgy. First some live versions by Toto and then a mix of different sound clips and videos with different artists. Enjoy the tune Georgy Porgy. […]
Quote # 13 by Paul Desmond
“I have won several prizes as the world’s slowest alto player, as well as a special award in 1961 for quietness.” – Paul Desmond This music with Paul Desmond is beautiful. Paul Desmond plays “Emily” at Monterey Jazz festival 1975 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkcRo7oUIro
Quote # 12 by Oscar Peterson
“It’s the group sound that’s important, even when you’re playing a solo. You not only have to know your own instrument, you must know the others and how to back them up at all times. That’s jazz.” – Oscar Peterson Oscar Peterson with two different versions of “Teach Me Tonight”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awhlvHa14Ds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OLGqGnP9b4
Gino Vannelli
Gino Vannelli is a great Canadian singer, musician and composer. I’ve been a fan of Gino Vannelli since the 70´s. Gino’s music has always been at the forefront in terms of both style and production. His older brother Joe Vannelli is also a master of the keyboards. As a rule, Gino always have great […]
Herbie Hancock plays George Gershwin
Herbie Hancock plays George Gershwin (Rhapsody in blue) This post is on request by my good friend Jan Dahlstedt (he knows a lot about good music). Herbert Jeffrey “Herbie” Hancock (born April 12, 1940) is an American pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer. As part of Miles Davis’s Second Great Quintet, Hancock helped to […]
Sacbé
Sacbé is one of the most seminal bands in Mexican jazz. The band was comprised of the Toussaint Brothers: Eugenio (piano), Enrique (electric bass) and Fernando (drums). The group has been playing professionally since 1977. They draw upon all kinds of influences; from African, Asiatic, Brazilian and Mexican music to rock and jazz, always […]
Bobby Sparks
Bobby Sparks is a master on the keyboards. He is the opposite to the digital musician and goes with his tagline “Analog Forever”. The first time I listened to Bobby was when he played with Marcus Miller in Stockholm 2007. He played the bass part on his minimoog so deep and with such a […]
Eric Gales – Make It There
Eric Gales is a great guitarist, singer and songwriter. If you like Jimi Hendrix, you should listen to Eric Gales. Read more about Eric Gales Below is a video from end of 2012 (his birthday) where he performs “Make It There”. Here is another nice clip (in front of students) with a tribute to […]
Ivan Lins – Daquilo Que Eu Sei
Ivan Lins a stunning Brazilian composer, singer and musician. In addition for Ivan being a huge star in his homeland, he is incredibly popular in the United States and he has a faithful public in Europe as well. I myself have been a devoted fan since 1983, when my good friend (and also the […]