Wardell Gray: Mysterious Death of a Tenor Man
The Other Side of Burt Bacharach
I still have that other Burt in my head
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How did a man of Morton’s considerable talents, a man who recognized the ways that popular music evolved and changed, a well-dressed dandy with all the canny instinct of a carny, come to end his days in this way? Did he really invent jazz, as the now-infamous business cards he carried claimed? What exactly is the truth behind this enigmatic and fascinating figure?
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Lin Brehmer: Farewell to Our Best Friend
“Where is my happy place? Wherever the music is.”
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Jeff Beck: Playing Further
“Jeff Beck is my all time favorite guitarist. Now what can I say?” -John McLaughlin-
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Thom Bell’s Quiet Storm
The artists who worked with Thom Bell generally benefitted from his expertise
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Keith Levene’s Post Punk Prog
Keith Levene founded punk bands Flowers of Romance and The Clash, ultimately forming Public Image Ltd. (PiL) with John Lydon .
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Billy Idol: Rebel Yell
On Rebel Yell, BIlly Idol takes us on a wild ride down the freeway of goth, new wave, and Keith Forsey’s electronic pop.
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