The Simgma lobby was decorated with awards from the golden age of Philly Soul. This platinum album celebrates Teddy Pendergrass’ 1978 album “Life is a Song Worth Singing.” Look for an exclusive interview with Sigma’s owner Durell Bottoms this fall in The Daily Record. Blessed with excellen...
January 16th, 2022in45 Picture Sleeves,Illustration,Jazzby lpcoverlover |No Comments The Miles Davis Quintet “Davis’ Cup” “Bye Bye Birdie” b/w “Dear Old Stockholm” Philips Jazz Gallery series – Philips Records (UK) Paul Chambers, “Philly” Joe Jones, Red Garland, John Coltrane, Mil...
27-year-old Jamal found himself with a million-selling album in 1958 when a selection of live tracks recorded in the lounge of Chicago’s Pershing Hotel lit up the US LP charts. The material played by Jamal and his trio (featuring the formidable pairing of bassist Israel ...
or Metheny’s duo outing with Charlie Haden, Beyond the Missouri Sky as models for the kind of “lifestyle” music he set out to make – music that is exquisite on its own but can also set the scene for a coffee shop or hotel lounge, instantly generating a sophisticated mood. ...
quick tempo the theme is cleverly arranged giving the impression that the tune slows down by switching the horn lines from staccato quarter notes to half notes, while Philly Joe Jones disturbs the flow of the 4/4 time signature by allowing his rimshots to fall on irregular beats in the bar...
His original sound would later be nuanced by time spent in Texas and Oklahoma, and by time spent alongside masters, including such greats as Philly Joe Jones, during a brief tenure in New York. Follow link to All About Jazz to continue https://www.allaboutjazz.com/my-heart-jeff-johnson-...
Many of the studio musicians on the session would go on to Philly International's MFSB. Four CDs. Go here.A taste...The Salsoul Orchestra: The Vince Montana Years (1975-1978). Salsoul was a record label founded by three brothers in New York as the city's answer to Philadelphia ...
3.5 305reviews Phil D. 9/14/2024 I rarely write reviews, so when I do, I really mean it. Last night I wanted to find a place for some special 1-on-1 time with my Dad as we celebrated his 80th birthday. I wanted something that... ...
It opened in 2008 and soon became well known among the town’s jazz fans for its food menu (burgers, Philly cheese-steaks). Most jazz cafes don’t focus too much on tasty grub, especially of the sandwich variety. The room is small but warm, with a lot of great memo...
word on the streets of Philadelphia was that there was a teen trumpeter out of Dallas with a sound that had to be heard to be believed. Philly native Christian McBride, a burgeoning prodigy in his own right, was attuned to all the buzz and was ready to see if the word he was getting...