Tag Archives: jazz

John Legend & The Roots- Compared To What (Live)

Posted on September 27, 2010 by The Soul Brother

The new CD collaboration between these two great acts is out. This is part of the American Express original series, “Unstaged” directed by Spike Lee. This is a great interpretation of the Eugene McDaniels jazz classic. If you like r&b you will like this … Continue reading →

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Esperanza Spalding- Little Fly

Posted on September 26, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This is from her newest CD, Chamber Music. Chamber Music is a one of the best jazz album’s this year. In this song, Esperanza took a poem from William Blake and set it to music and reinvented it.

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Jazz Bassist Esperanza Spalding Discusses Her Latest Album, ‘The Chamber Society’

Posted on September 8, 2010 by The Soul Brother

If you have read this blog for a time you know how I absolutely love the music of Esperanza Spalding. This is a fantastic interview by Jozen Cummings of the Root. Download or purchase The Chamber Society today. Jazz Bassist … Continue reading →

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Diana Krall- You Go To My Head

Posted on September 8, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Don’t you have a person like this? In your head and your heart. Beautiful song.

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Candi Dulfur & Jill Scott- For The Love of You

Posted on September 8, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Good Morning!!! After a much needed vacation I am back. The Soul Brother is still in the glow of relaxation and peace and want to send that out to all of you. Let’s start the day together with Candi & … Continue reading →

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D’Angelo, David Sanborn, Eric Clapton, & Marcus Miller- Use Me

Posted on August 18, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This is REAL R&B! No electronic trickery. Just like back in the day! D’Angelo did drop a CD of oldies I put my hands on a few months back. It hasn’t been promoted or has really gotten any play from … Continue reading →

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Esperanza Spalding- Precious

Posted on August 18, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Good Morning!!! I have written about this young lady before. If you have not heard her on your local jazz station or on the BET Awards you are really missing out, until today. Her sound is fresh and vibrant. How … Continue reading →

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Abbey Lincoln- First Song

Posted on August 16, 2010 by The Soul Brother

I discovered Abbey Lincoln when I watched this TV show back in 1980’s. It was David Sanborn’s first foray into TV, Night Music. I was  mesmerized by her voice and from that time forward I listened to her music. This … Continue reading →

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Lizz Wright-My Heart

Posted on August 9, 2010 by The Soul Brother

If you have never heard of Lizz Wright you are missing out on a great singer. Well, you are missing out no more. This is from her 2008 CD, The Orchard. Her new CD, Fellowship is on Se coming on … Continue reading →

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Grover Washington Jr. The Look of Love

Posted on August 9, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Classic song. Grover Washington gives us a great contemporary interpretation of this song. I love it!

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