Blues, Jazz, Funk & Soul

22/02/2025

Special thanks to Alan Corr at RTE Ireland for the lovely interview with our Blues & Harmonica star from Ireland, Don Baker. Don Baker Band
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0221/1497945-behind-the-music-don-baker/
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Don Baker has released his new single, Magnolia, from his latest album, Don Baker and Special Guests, and announced nationwide tour dates. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

21/02/2025

To mark the 40th anniversary of his debut recording as a bandleader in 1984, alto saxophonist Jim Snidero set out to create something special with his 28th album-and his second trio project to date with jazz masters Peter Washington on bass and Joe Farnsworth on drums. Fresh off the success of For All We Know (Savant), particularly the standout track “Parkers Mood”, Snidero felt the time was right to pay tribute to Charlie Parker, an artist he regards as “the king of the hill.” Ranked among the top five alto saxophonists in Down Beat's 2024 Critics Poll, Snidero is more than qualified to honor one of the bebop pioneers.
1. Bird Feathers 5:12
2. Scrapple from the Apple 5:34
3. These Foolish Things 7:08
4. Ornithology 5:02
5. Embraceable You 5:56
6. The Nearness of You 5:19
7. Charlie’s Wig 4:44
8. Confirmation 5:05
9. Lover Man 2:51

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21/02/2025

Richard Baratta has worn many hats over the decades; master drummer, Grammy nominee, film producer, musician, but his latest headwear takes us down a nostalgic road of classic rock and soul recordings from the mid to late 1960's. Here on his most recent recording Baratta, together with his working band, explores such tunes as “Blowin' in the Wind,” “Purple Haze,” “I Feel Good,” “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds,” “Whole Lotta Love,” “Respect,” and other rock mega-hits. With a real all-star ensemble on hand, the arrangements by pianist Bill O'Connell, are thoroughly swinging affairs with a fresh, unique approach and a funky Latin Jazz feel. As with his Music in Film series, Richard Baratta proves himself to be a gifted innovator at transforming familiar, and often surprising, material into vibrant jazz performances that bring new concepts to these truly iconic tunes and underline their timeless appeal.
1. I Feel Good 4:58
2. Purple Haze 4:37
3. Blowin‘ in the Wind 5:04
4. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds 5:47
5. Feeling Good 6:25
6. California Dreamin‘ 4:53
7. Whole Lotta Love 5:52
8. Hey Jude 6:29
9. Respect 5:51
10. You Can’t Always Get What You Want 5:07

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20/02/2025

20/02/2025

Experience the timeless classics of the legendary jazz pianist and bandleader Count Basie with the CD Count Basie - Favorites. This collection contains some of the great jazz master's best-known and best-loved pieces, reflecting his unique swing style and masterful orchestration. With hits such as April in Paris, One O'Clock Jump and SJumpin' at the woodside, this album provides a perfect introduction to the musical legacy of Count Basie and his band. Ideal for jazz lovers and newcomers alike, this CD offers an unforgettable journey through the golden era of big band jazz.
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20/02/2025

The date is set!!! New Single coming April 4th. Are you all ready????

20/02/2025

Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt's latest project, Woven, is a fascinating album that fuses more traditional aspects of 21st-century jazz with the myriad possibilities of electronic synthesized sound. This collection of mostly original compositions showcases Pelt's instrumental artistry together with his commitment to composing works that explore new dimensions in jazz. Each track on Woven is meticulously crafted, perfectly balancing innovation with communicative emotional depth. The full range of contemporary jazz can be found here, from neo-bop, hard-driving rhythms to touchingly intimate balladic utterances. But Pelt's trumpet can also weave through electronic textures, creating a sonic landscape where the group's kaleidoscopic tone colors become a fundamental part of the melodic content. Joined by an impressive ensemble of musicians, Pelt and his collaborators create a fluid interplay of acoustic and electronic sounds, displaying their skill in integrating bold, contemporary elements while simultaneously underlining the very essence of jazz. 1. Prologue: Invention #1 2:14
2. Rhapsody 6:54
3. Afrofuturism 5:16
4. 13/14 4:52
5. Dreamcatcher 6:52
6. Michelle 5:17
7. Fair Weather 4:44
8. Invention #2 / Black Conscience 9:29
9. Labyrinth 4:34
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20/02/2025

Dzisiaj zagrałem mini koncert dla słuchaczy Radio Kraków , którzy w konkursie z okazji 98. urodzin stacji wygrali zwiedzanie radia ♥️

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20/02/2025

Jim Kahr is doing his rounds around the USA on some great American Blues Radio shows!!!! Lots of luck Jim Kahr. Hit those charts!!!