Category contemporary jazz

back cover image from The Big Blast by Kombo

Kombo – The Big Blast 1999 Debut Recording

The Big Blast, the debut album by Kombo, is a rare but welcome musical happening: a “family” affair written, rehearsed, and recorded by two close friends. Propelled by Ron Pedley’s Hammond B3 organ along with vintage keyboards such as the…

George Whitty playing keyboards

Happy Birthday, George Whitty

Celebrating the birthday of George Whitty today, September 4! Whitty is a keyboardist, composer, record producer, audio engineer, and music educator. I know him best for his recordings with Michael Brecker and Randy Brecker, including two of my favorites: Return…