James Gadson first came to notice with The Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band in the 60s. He was later snapped up by Bill Withers, before becoming one of the West Coast’s most prolific session players. His superb steady tempo and feel for the music is evident on his work withJackson 5,The ...
It's the larger cousin of the high-flying violin - and it cedes nothing in terms of charisma. In the hands of wonderful players, thecello's rich, sonorous depths can thrill and move in equal measure, capturing the range of human emotions from joyful exuberance to deepest melancholy. But ...
that's the core of the heaviness right there. Add to that Ozzy's amazing voice and one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, Tony Iommi, and it's an unstoppable force. They're a fucking piece of the mountain coming down behind you, and you can't do anything about it. ...
Regarded as one of the best jazz bass players in Europe, this claim was substantiated by his impressive CV, as from an early age NHØP (as would often be referred to) could be found playing with the best jazz musicians from not just Europe but also the America. After learning piano as...
Nationality: United States of America Position: Power forward Also ranks #3 on The Greatest Wichita State Basketball Players of All Time Also ranks #4 on The 25+ Best NBA OKC Thunder Power Fowards Also ranks #4 on The 30 Best NBA OKC Thunder Small Forwards 12 Brandon Bass Age: 39...
With Nick Zinner dishing thick, badass riffs and Brian Chase laying down thudding drums, this was vicious garage punk that put fear into the hearts of bass players everywhere. Courtesy of Elektra Records53 Missy ‘Misdemeanor’ Elliott, ‘Supa Dupa Fly’ (1997) No album summed up the glories...
WhenJohn Martynplayed folk music, he was one of the most elegant players around – but then things really got interesting. The finale of 1977’sOne Worldis an unearthly mood piece, where Martyn’s swirling solo is all hypnotic echoes. Music like this simply wasn’t being made in 1977. ...
from the oil-lamp chandelier to the spinning casino wheel to the gold-framed portrait of a naked woman to the scantily clad cigarette girl hovering over an eclectic table of booze-soaked poker players. With a soft but firm expression, Harris seems to be telling you that this, folks, is he...
He set the bench mark 4 all others after him in all styles. Funny thing is he has a son named Felix whos better than any rock bass player on this list. I never knew rock bass players were As good as fusion jazz bass players. Who made this list? John Enwhistle of the Who? I ...
We also rounded up some essential listening when it comes to female trumpet players and women saxophonists.8 thoughts on “The Best Female Jazz Singers of All Time (Essential Listening)” Bruce J Bruker , what a great voice, soothing and moving Reply Tony Carter I won’t argue with any...