Tag Archives: jazz

The Last Poet: Gil Scott-Heron Performs at Montreaux Jazz Festival

Posted on August 6, 2010 by The Soul Brother

 I have 6 of this man’s CD’s in my library. He was a rapper before we knew what rap was. His messages are timeless and are just as relevant today as it was in the ’60’s and 70’s. In my view Gil … Continue reading →

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Herbie Hancock & Corinne Bailey Rae-The River

Posted on August 2, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Two great talents + beautiful song = MAGIC!

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Maysa-Never Really Ever

Posted on July 31, 2010 by The Soul Brother

She was the voice behind the jazz group, Incognito. Check out a song from her 2008 solo effort Metamorphosis.

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Jill Scott & George Benson-Summertime

Posted on July 28, 2010 by The Soul Brother

I’m waking up now…Dang, it’s HOT out!!! So watch Jill Scott and George Benson rips up the classic, Summertime!

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Fourplay & Chaka Khan-Between the Sheets

Posted on July 28, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Happy Hump Day!! I’m still sleepy, so I thought you may want to hear this live clip of Fourplay (Lee Ritenour, Bob James, Nathan East, & Harvey Mason) with the incomparable Chaka Khan along with the great Phil Perry and … Continue reading →

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Gerald Albright & Will Downing-Stop,Look, Listen to your Heart

Posted on July 26, 2010 by The Soul Brother

A great collaboration, an even better song. Happy Monday! Listen to remember to your heart it tells you about every situation.

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Esperanza Spalding-Jazz Ain’t Nothin’ but Soul

Posted on July 13, 2010 by The Soul Brother

If you are into jazz or even if you are not, you have to pick up this lady’s new CD. If you’re not into jazz listening to Esperanza Spalding certainly will get you into jazz. I had posted one of … Continue reading →

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Esperanza Spalding

Posted on June 13, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This young woman is an up & comer in the jazz world. I discovered her music late last year. This is her performance at The White House Evening of Poetry, Music, and Spoken Word in May, 2009.

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The Hathaways

Posted on June 12, 2010 by The Soul Brother

The apple didn’t fall far from the tree. Today I’m featuring the great Donny Hathaway and his daughter Lalah Hathaway. Donny was a great social commentator of his time thru his music. A tortured soul we lost too early. His daughter … Continue reading →

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An Incognito double play

Posted on June 2, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Incognito is a UK acid jazz band from the ’90’s. It was our first glimpse of Maysa (Leak) here in the US. She was Incognito’s lead vocalist. A great band. Check out this double take of Positivity and I love … Continue reading →

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