“It ain’t braggin´ if you can back it up” – Jaco Pastorius Question to Jaco Pastorius: “Would you ever consider playing a 5 string bass?” Jaco answers:...
Learn MoreHere are several flavors from Japan with the great jazz-funk-rock (fusion) group Dimension. As I wrote in my first post about Dimension, they have recorded more than 25 albums between 1992 and 2012....
Learn MoreGeorge 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...
Learn MoreGeorgy 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...
Learn MoreSacbé 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...
Learn MoreSteve 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...
Learn MoreWhat 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...
Learn MoreHerbie 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...
Learn MoreDIMENSION 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...
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