News that John Legend will recreate Marvin Gaye’s 1972 concert at the Kennedy Center, one that’s believed to have included the only complete performance of his groundbreaking 1971 album What’s Going On, had us digging out the old vinyl. You May Also Like: How an ‘Antique French Garage Band’ NailedRead More
Disco had its moments, even amidst dark days when pointing straight up counted as a dance move.
Trumpeter Nicholas Payton has announced a 90-day personal moratorium on using the word “jazz,” according to a new interview posted at MLive.com. “On March 7,” Payton says, “I’m definitely going to start using it again.” You May Also Like: Nicholas Payton – ‘Smoke Sessions’ (2021)
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The so-called Sound of Philadelphia, as constructed by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and Thom Bell in the 1970s, wasn’t just attitude, in the style of today. Wasn’t just talk, but also a new walk. A shared attitude. A sound. You May Also Like: Marc Ribot + The Young Philadelphians –Read More
Just days after her death at age 73, soul singer Etta James has climbed to her highest-ever position on the Billboard album charts. The Best of Etta James rose from No. 162 to 46 in the 48 hour period after her passing on January 20. You May Also Like: Jose’Read More
This song, produced by Mark Ronson as part of the “Re:Generation” project, is like a neutral-ground hang, a crawfish boil, and a Saints tailgating afternoon rolled into one. That legendary drummer Zigaboo Modeliste is at the center of things should come as no surprise. But producer Ronson, best known forRead More
Bill Medley’s first forays into a solo career upon leaving the Righteous Brothers have been lost to the digital age, until now. You May Also Like: Soft Machine – ‘Live at the Baked Potato’ (2020) Soft Works – ‘Abracadabra in Osaka’ (2020)
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