Barbara Dennerlein
Barbara Dennerlein is a fantastic musician. I hope many more will explore and listen to Barbara Dennerlein . The way how she is treating the organ gives goose bumps… Below you can see some very nice examples of her performances…
Minami Kitasono
Minami Kitasono is a great musician, only 23 years old from Japan. Here is a mix of music from his mini album “Promenade” released in 2014 (available through iTunes). Minami Kitasono has also arranged the first three songs for the Japanese group “Lamp” on their last last album called “Yume” from 2014. If […]
Ohashi Trio
Ohashi Trio Please remember the name Ohashi Trio from Japan! If you mix Beatles, r&b, jazz, pop J-pop and some other stuff, you will end with the great result of Ohashi Trio. Highly recommended! Below is another great tune with Ohashi Trio called “Natural Girl” from his album “White” released 2012. https://soundcloud.com/khapikob/ohashi-trio-04-natural-girl If you want to […]
Jimmy Greene is a wonderful saxophonist
Jimmy Greene: Saxophonist, Composer, Recording Artist and Educator A native of Hartford, CT, saxophonist, composer, and educator Jimmy Greene has emerged as a positive presence in the jazz world. His 10 solo recordings; Beautiful Life, Live at Smalls, Mission Statement, The Overcomers Suite, Gifts and Givers, True Life Stories, Forever, Brand New World, Live at […]
Mulgrew Miller RIP
Mulgrew Miller was one of our times finest pianists! For me Mulgrew Miller was a great pianist, solo artist and a wonderful musician and sideman. The similarities with his influencer Oscar Peterson, is not an understatement. Mulgrew Miller was in his own division. I remember when I listened to Jazz at the Philarmonics (Norman […]
Quote # 66 by Chick Corea
“Only play what you hear. If you don’t hear anything, don’t play anything.” – Chick Corea Most people involved with music has heard the name of Chick Corea. He came about the same time as Herbie Hancock and has developed his style through the years. One thing he has focused on is […]
Quote # 65 by Kevin Eubanks
“Let your life be your music and let your music be your life.” – Kevin Eubanks Kevin Tyrone Eubanks (born November 15, 1957 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American jazz and fusion guitarist and composer who was the leader of “The Tonight Show Band” with host Jay Leno from 1995 to 2010. He […]
Quote # 64 by Mike Stern
“Sometimes there are no gigs, but the main thing is the music. You can’t take that away. The only person who can take that away from you is you.” – Mike Stern Mike Stern (born Michael Philips Stern; January 10, 1953) is an American jazz guitarist. After playing for a few years with […]
Quote # 62 by Stan Getz
“A good quartet is like a good conversation among friends interacting to each other’s ideas.” – Stan Getz Stan Getz (February 2, 1927 – June 6, 1991) was an American jazz saxophone player. Getz was known as “The Sound” because of his warm, lyrical tone, his prime influence being the wispy, mellow timbre of […]
Idris Muhammad is a very funky and groovy drummer
Idris Muhammad (born Leo Morris on 13 November 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American jazz drummer who has recorded extensively with a host of artists including Ahmad Jamal, Grant Green, Grover Washington, Hank Crawford, Gene Ammons, and Houston Person. He changed his name in the 1960s upon his conversion to Islam. He is […]