Quote # 1 by Albert Einstein
“It occurred to me by intuition, and music was the driving force behind that intuition. My discovery was the result of musical perception.” (When asked about the theory of relativity) – Albert Einstein
Joni Mitchell – Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
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 […]
Herbie Hancock with Headhunters 1974
Herbie Hancock is a true master! He swings, compose and plays very tasteful. One of many milestones Herbie has made, is with his band Headhunters. There are so many musicians of today (young and old), who are influenced by the way Herbie plays, breath and performs music. This live session with Headhunters is from 1974. […]
John Coltrane – Naima
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
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 […]
Marcus Miller
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tp5YDdevbI Here is one of my favourites on bass, Marcus Miller. The first time I heard Marcus was with Lenny White (drummer) on the record Streamline from 1978 (it’s worth a separate post later).
Giant Steps
The man above is Mr John Coltrane, one of my heroes! When I was a kid (early sixties), my parents listened a lot to jazz and one of the records I listened to through the years is “Giant Steps” by John Coltrane. Giant Steps was released 1959 and have probably influenced more people and musicians than most […]