Stephanie Stein Crease on the life and music of Swing Era drummer and bandleader Chick Webb
WBGO’s Lee Mergner talks with author Stephanie Stein Crease about ‘Rhythm Man’—her biography of drummer and bandleader Chick Webb.
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JJ 04/63: In My Opinion - Harry Carney
Sixty years ago the Ellington baritonist enjoyed a big band bonanza, commenting on Webb, Lunceford, Henderson and more
Source: jazzjournal.co.uk
Brass, Reeds, and Percussion: February 4, 2023 (Train Music)
Popular music is often wind-band music. Today’s edition of Brass, Reeds, and Percussion will focus on wind-band popular music inspired by trains.
Source: wlrh.org
The New Albert's story needs a telling
Before its demolition in 1971, the New Albert was a destination for Black musicians and dancing.
Source: baltimoresun.com
Actress Regina Askia Celebrates Her 54th Birthday (Photos) – Igbere TV
Former Nollywood actress, Regina Askia Williams took to her Instagram handle to celebrate her 54th birthday today 16th December 2021, IgbereTV reports. She shared a new photo of herself with th
Source: igberetvnews.com
Smoking Time Jazz Club, Mean Tones and High Notes (Independent)
OffBeat Magazine As the new generation of traditional jazz bands in New Orleans matures, many of the musicians are exploring the deep roots of the genre and discovering numerous gems in the catalog of lesser-known artists. At the top of the heap is the Smoking Time Jazz Club. Fronted by vocalist Sarah Peterson, the group’s latest album, Mean Tones and High Notes, explicitly lays out the band’s philosophy on the back cover: “Played with reverence and gratitude for those who created and li...
Source: offbeat.com