Post Tagged with: "Appreciations"

Chick Corea (1941-2021): An Appreciation

Chick Corea (1941-2021): An Appreciation

This is one of those massive losses in both the jazz and piano worlds. It’s simply impossible to even summarize Chick Corea’s impact.

Sky: An Appreciation

Sky: An Appreciation

Sky deftly bridged genres, including classical and rock, yet somehow their music has nearly disappeared from minds and playlists.

Being My Own Hero: Neil Peart & My Connection to Rush

Being My Own Hero: Neil Peart & My Connection to Rush

With Neil Peart’s passing, Mike Tiano reflects on his connection to Rush through working for Canadian rock artists during the 1970s.

Lyle Mays (1953-2020): An Appreciation

Lyle Mays (1953-2020): An Appreciation

Jazz piano great Lyle May passed away on February 10, 2020. Few have been able to project subtle emotions so powerfully.

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David Bowie: A (Belated) Appreciation

I think I finally understood David Bowie sometime around Christmas 2019.

Pigeonholing Grover Washington Jr. as Smooth Jazz Was Such a Big Mistake

Pigeonholing Grover Washington Jr. as Smooth Jazz Was Such a Big Mistake

Dig deeper into Grover Washington Jr. – who died 20 years ago today – and you’ll see why he retains the title of Mister Magic for us.

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Ginger Baker (1939-2019): An Apprecation

My only intersection with Ginger Baker became one of the most amazing nights of music I’ve ever seen.

How Paul Allen Saved the Seattle Cinerama

How Paul Allen Saved the Seattle Cinerama

In memory of Paul Allen, we’re returning to Mike Tiano’s examination of the late Microsoft co-founder’s role in preserving the Seattle Cinerama Theater.

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Geoff Emerick (1946-2018): An Appreciation

The man who specialized in “every sound there is,” Geoff Emerick left a lasting impact on music that will forever be celebrated.

New Orleans at 300: In Search of Jazz

New Orleans at 300: In Search of Jazz

New Orleans is a place where many cultures met in the past, and it continues to draw people from all over the world – including jazz lovers like me.