contemporary jazz
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Lee Sklar on Tim Weisberg
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Legendary bassist Lee Sklar has a YouTube channel where he talks about the legion of musicians he’s worked with. He also plays his bass line on the Phil Collins videos I’ve watched. Last week, he posted a video about a recording he played on that the audience of this site will especially appreciate. It was…
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Till Bronner and Bob James
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A pandemic doesn’t stop good music! Hear music from the upcoming collaboration between trumpeter Til Bronner and Bob James. It’s called On Vacation and will be out October 30.
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New Incognito track promotes unity
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UK soul/jazz band Incognito has released “We’re in This Thing Together,” a new song promoting unity. Very positive and uplifting, not surprising coming from Bluey. Lyrics sample: Oh let me say A message of appreciation To the champions across all the nations The doctors and nurses Who more than deserve this They are, (heroes every…
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Review: By Light from Nelson Rangell
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My initial impression after listening to By Light, the latest recording by multi-instrumentalist Nelson Rangell is one word: STRONG! Multiple listens since have only confirmed that. His sound on alto sax and flute is as strong as it always has been, which is saying a lot. I’ve always considered him a powerhouse on sax and…