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 […]
Quote # 11 by Albert Einstein
“If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music. I get most joy in life out of music.” – Albert Einstein
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 […]
Quote # 10 by Miles Davis
“If they act too hip, you know they can’t play shit”. — Miles Davis
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 […]
Quote # 9 by James Brown
“At heart I’ve always been a jazz man.” — James Brown