Walter "Bunny" Sigler (March 27, 1941 – October 6, 2017) was an American R&B singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer who did extensive work with the team of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, and was instrumental in creating the "Philly Sound" in the early 1970s. Albums...
At just 16, the precociously-gifted Connors, then still at school, subbed for Elvin Jones at a Coltrane gig in Philly, and, for a time, it seemed as if spiritual jazz would be his calling, especially after a stint playing with Pharaoh Sanders in the early 70s. Though Connors moved into...
Recently came back from USA, Jacqueline Dong, the talented jazz singer will land on the stage of Celestial, and present you an all classic jazz tribute show with her trio band, you can't miss it out. Free Entry as u...
by philly also-rans da youngsta’s and the melody loop from fusion jazzbo vic juris to create the ultimate indictment of pandering pop-rappers. guru, who died in 2010, rocks a gruff tough-love flow that made him one of the most honored voices in hip-hop. outkast, “ms. jackson” ...
jazz trumpeters of all time. Preferring to play the trumpet’s close cousin, the compact-shaped, smaller cornet, Bolden was instrumental in shaping the sound of early Big Easy-style jazz, introducing a syncopated drum beat (dubbed the “Big Four”) that was more conducive for group ...
The band of Roots finally gained acceptance and respect, because of “Questlove” Thompson, a Philly child with jazz training, a stunning ‘fro, and a extraordinary talent for replicating hip-hop’s looped. Questlove managed to do a great success, collecting 50 years of admired music down to...
Drummer “Philly" Joe Jones is known as one of the most recorded drummers in jazz history, appearing on more than 200 albums. His legacy as a studio drummer appears on seminal classics like John Coltrane's Blue Train, Thelonious Monk's Blues at the Five Spot, Miles Davis's Milestones, ...
it’s worth highlighting that Jazzfest pioneered the concept of a truly inclusive festival, rallying artists from every corner of the globe, regardless of their stature, to share the stage over its multi-day spam. This edition, it would include the South African Mahotella Queens and Nigerian Af...
Philly Joe Jones Photo fromScott K Fish Louie Bellson named Joe Jones as one of his biggest influences on drums. He is well known for the use of brushes, which give him an almost orchestral sound on his drums. Along with Max Roach, he became one of the best jazz drummers from the 50...
John Coltrane’sBlue Trane.His super-swinging groove andfresh solo ideasgave these recordings a more contemporary feel, serving as a bridge between the bebop style of drummers like Max Roach and the later post-bop period of Elvin Jones. All aspiring jazz drummers should check out Philly Joe....