This song reminds of the first time I saw Prince perform at an industry convention in Atlanta in the early 90’s. He was full of energy working the room and climbing on top of the huge speaker, playing his guitar so masterful and bringing down the house–he ripped it. His blend of R&b,soul,rock and funk […]
Today is Patti Labelle’s birthday, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Henry and Bertha Holte. Her birth name is Patricia Louise Holte. This Grammy Award winning American singer, author and actress has spent over 50 years in the music industry. Ms. Patti spent 16 years as lead singer of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, the group later […]
Four time Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Ledisi returns to the triangle, Thursday October 20th at the Carolina Theater. Her latest album “Pieces of Me” is so beautifully arraigned and soulfully well crafted. This album takes her to another level. Check out the interview:
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Hamlet Avenue at Bridges Street, Hamlet, NC When: September 23, 1926 What: The iconic jazz saxophonist and composer is known as one of the greatest influences on the birth and development of jazz, receiving many posthumous awards and recognitions, including canonization by the African Orthodox Church as […]
Jazz Musician Irvin Mayfield Jr Named Minnesota Orchestra Hall’s first Artistic Director of Jazz. At the age of 32, Irvin Mayfield Jr has accomplished as much as some musicians have in their lifetime. Maestro, trumpeter, and professor, among other things, has gained the respect from his peers and critics for his unique method and style […]
jive (origin unknown) – 1. the jargon of jazz musicians or enthusiasts. 2. deceptive, nonsensical or glib talk. 3. to play or dance to jive music.
