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Month: October 2014

Anita O’day performing at Newport Jazz Festival.

It is Anita O’Day’s birthday.  In my opinion, she was a great jazz vocal stylist.

Here is her famous appearance at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival.

 

 

 

 

 

John Jazz, Music, Vocal 2 Comments October 18, 2014 1 Minute

Love for Sale — Anita O’Day

Anita O’Day is one of my favorite jazz vocal stylists.

 

John Jazz, Music, Vocal Leave a comment October 18, 2014 1 Minute

While my guitar gently weeps (solo by Steve Lukather)

Steve’s birthday is coming soon.  I’m jumping the gun a bit.  It is my considered opinion that this man can play the guitar!  Do you know a better solo of this piece?

 

 

John Guitar, Music, Rock Leave a comment October 18, 2014 1 Minute

Africa – Sathima Bea Benjamin

To explain the words of the song, Sathima Bea Benjamin was born and raised in South Africa but spent many years in New York.

 

John Jazz, Music, Vocal Leave a comment October 18, 2014 1 Minute

Go Back To Your Used To Be — Jessie Mae Hemphill

Pure Mississippi hill blues.

John Blues, Music Leave a comment October 18, 2014 1 Minute

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