Also ranks #2 on Musicians Talk About Their Most Controversial Songs Also ranks #4 on Colorized Photos Of Historical Figures Like We Haven't Seen Them Before 3 Sarah Vaughan Giants of Jazz, Basie-Vaughan, How Long Has This Been Going On? 3,040 votes See: The Best Sarah Vaughan Albums Du...
recorded jazz-flavored R&B or pop songs that used the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic sensibilities of jazz, but weren't as interested in improvisation or instrumental virtuosity (Blood, Sweat & Tears, Chicago, Steely Dan). Still others used jazz's complexity to expand rock's musical horizons...
Tragically passing away at the age of 34, Charlie Parker's legacy continues to resonate through generations of musicians who remain captivated by his genius. Check Out Some Of The Most Popular Songs From Charlie Parker - "Confirmation" - "Yardbird Suite" - "Bird Gets The Worm" Dive Into ...
Rudy Fuentez:Ashes to Ashes is probably his best video, but to me his best song is too hard to decide. Cat People (Putting out the Fire), Always Crashing in the Same Car, Young Americans, Absolute Beginners, This is not America… too many songs. Might as well ask what do you think ...
the drummer regularly for the next three decades) and a position as the label's principle in-house guitarist. He would also release his earliest albums as a leader for ECM, recordings that ranged from spare solo and duet songs to full-band efforts. The guitarist also became an act...
Jazz musicians are known for their reharmonization of popular songs, as well as their use of extended chords and altered scales to create interesting and unexpected harmonies. Over the years, jazz music has evolved and branched out into many different sub-genres and styles. From the traditional ...
One of the best jazz songs ever came in the form of an unlikely duet:Natalie Colesang with a recording of her legendary father, Nat King Cole. Leaving aside how beautiful the actual singing is (and itisstunning), the circumstances of the recording gave it a deep, added resonance. ...
In this article, we’ve picked smooth jazz songs by some of the greatest musicians of their time, from George Benson and Lonnie Liston Smith to Bob James and Kenny G. Let us know in the comments what you think of our countdown to the best of this sub-genre of jazz!
Nathalie Blanc appears onEste Mundoas a special guest artist for a group led by Phillippe Petrucciani. The songs on this Harmonia Mundi release are a colorful blend of jazz and Brazilian music; at times you might be reminded of the Pat Metheny Group. Performing on electric, acoustic, and syn...
She was a prominent Civil Rights activist, recording a number of protest songs from the 1960s onwards, like ‘Mississippi Goddam’. Quick listening tip: Little Girl Blue Nina Simone’s debut album (also sometimes titled Jazz As Played in an Exclusive Side Street Club) includes her best-known...