The Gaddabouts – look out now
Steve Gadd formed the band “The Gaddabouts” in 2011. Their new double disc “Look Out Now” was released end of 2012. Steve Gadd is a wonderful drummer and he can play all styles in a very musical way. The list of artists he has performed with is very long. The Gaddabouts are: Steve Gadd […]
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. […]
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).