A Day To Remember

We remember Jimmy Witherspoon. ‘Witherspoonin’

This day (September 18, 1997), in Los Angeles, California, died Jimmy Witherspoon, an American jump blues singer who had his first hit, Ain't Nobody's Business in 1949, recording under his...

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We remember Kenny Wheeler. ‘Seventy Two Plus Twelve’

This day (September 18, 2014), in London, died Kenneth Vincent John Wheeler a.k.a. Kenny Wheeler, a Canadian composer, trumpet and flugelhorn player.Tracklist : 1 . w/ John Abercrombie – Hotel...

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We remember Bill Evans. ‘Bill Went’

This day (September 15, 1980), in Fort Lee, New Jersey,, died William John Evans a.k.a. Bill Evans, an American jazz pianist.Tracklist : 1 . Nardis (1970) 2 . But Beautiful...

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We remember Perez Prado. ‘Last Mambo In Prado’

This day (September 14, 1989), in Mexico City, Mexico, died Damasa Perez Prado, Cuban bandleader often referred to as the 'King of the Mambo'.Tracklist : 1 . Mambo N° 8...

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We remember Johnny Cash. ‘Ring Of Life’

This day (September 12, 2003), in Nashville, Tennessee, died J.R. aka Johnny Cash, American singer, songwriter, one of the most famous artists of all time covering all genres from country...

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We Remember Ramsey Lewis. ‘Gentleman Ramsey’

This day (September 12, 2022), in Chicago, Illinois, died Ramsey Lewis, an American jazz composer and pianist.Tracklist : 1 . The In Crowd (2017) 2 . Jazz Series (2016) 3...

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We remember Joe Sample. ‘Hey Joe’

This day (September 12, 2014) , died Joseph Leslie Joe Sample,an American pianist, keyboard player and founder of the CrusadersTracklist : 1 . w/ Randy Crawford – Streetlife 2 ....

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We remember Stanley Turrentine. ‘Mister T. (Like Tenor)’

This day (September 12, 2000), in New York City, died Stanley Turrentine, an American jazz tenor saxophonist who began his prolific career with blues and rhythm and blues bands, and...

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We remember Peter Tosh. ‘Legalize Pete’

This day (September 11, 1987), in Jamaica, died Winston Hubert McIntosh a.k.a Peter Tosh, a Jamaican reggae musician.Tracklist : 1 . Legalize It 2 . Rastafari Is 3 . Mama...

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We remember Joe Zawinul. ‘Syndicative’

This day (September 11, 2007), in Vienna, Austria, died Joe Zawinul, an Austrian-American jazz keyboardist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Zawinul Syndicate – Orient Express (2007) 2 . Weather Report...

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Happy Birthday Roy Ayers. ‘Everybody Loves Roy’

This day (September 10, 1940), in Los Angeles, California, is born Roy Ayersa composer and vibraphone player, he began his career in post-bop jazz, helped pioneer jazz-funk in the 1970s...

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We remember Clarence ‘Gatemouth’ Brown. ‘Texas Star “Gate”‘

This day (September 10, 2005), in Orange, Texas, died Clarence Gatemouth Brown, an American blues musician.Tracklist : 1 . Born In Louisiana 2 . I’Ve Got My Mojo Working (2004)...

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We remember R. L. Burnside. ‘Delta Force’

This day (September 1, 2005), in Oxford, Mississippi, died R. L. Burnside, an American blues singer, songwriter and guitarist.Tracklist : 1 . Rollin and Tumblin (1998) 2 . Shake’em On...

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We remember Ethel Waters. ‘Blue Waters’

This day (September 1, 1977), in Chatsworth, California, died Ethel Waters, an American blues, jazz and gospel vocalist and actress.Tracklist : 1 . His Eye Is On The Sparrow (...

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We remember Randy Weston. ‘Weston Union’

This day (September 1, 2018), in New York City, died Randy Weston, an American jazz pianist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . at Tri-C JazzFest 2009 2 . African Rhythms 3...

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We remember Lionel Hampton. ‘Good Old Vibes’

This day (August 31, 2002), in New York City, New York, died Lionel Hampton, a jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist and bandleaderTracklist : 1 . Sing Sing Sing (1990) 2 ....

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We remember Stevie Ray Vaughan. ‘A Ray Of Life’

This day (August 27, 1990), in East Troy, Wisconsin, died Stevie Ray Vaughan, an American guitarist, singer-songwriter.Tracklist : 1 . Voodoo Child 2 . Riviera Paradise (1989) 3 . Tightrope...

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Happy Birthday Valerie Simpson. ‘Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Valerie’

This day (August 26, 1946), in Bronx, New York, is born Valerie Simpson, one half of the songwriter/producers and performers couple Ashford & Simpson Tracklist : 1 . Send Me...

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We remember Aaliyah. ‘Miss Her’

This day (August 25, 2001), in Marsh Harbour, Abaco Islands, The Bahamas, died Aaliyah Dana Haughton simply known as Aaliyah , an American singer.Tracklist : 1 . More Than A...

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We remember Stan Kenton. ‘Life In Artistry’

This day (August 25, 1979), in Los Angeles, died Stan Kenton, a conductor, pianist, composer and arranger.Tracklist : 1 . Turtle Talk (1977) 2 . Blues Between and Betwixt (1976)...

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