Otis Taylor on ‘One Million Slaves,’ ‘Open These Bars,’ ‘Resurrection Blues,’ others: Gimme Five
Otis Taylor has quickly become one of the most exciting and original voices in a genre badly in need of both.

Otis Taylor has quickly become one of the most exciting and original voices in a genre badly in need of both.

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“Thank you very much, you make me feel so wonderful. It’s been a pleasure being here but I really must go now, it’s so hot.” — Clifford Brown at the end of his final performance, June 25, 1956 You May Also Like: Jazz’s Best Last Records by John Coltrane, EricRead More

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There is much about the Beatles that’s easy to love. Still, lend them your ear and you’ll discover a few duds.