If you believe like we do that the Isley Brothers of the ’70s and early ’80s were important in R&B and contemporary music in general, then you must have mad respect for Chris Jasper’s contributions through that band and subsequent projects. You May Also Like: How the Isley Brothers MadeRead More

There was a time when reviving the delicate wonders of the Gershwins and Cole Porter represented the leading edge of vocal songcraft. You May Also Like: On Broadway: The Songs of Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil (2016)

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