A Day To Remember

We remember Compay Segundo. ‘Buena Vida’

This day ( July 13, 2003), in Havana, died Máximo Francisco Repilado Muñoz a.k.a Compay Segundo, a Cuban guitar player and member of the Buena Vista Social Club.Tracklist : 1...

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We remember Minnie Riperton. ‘Still Lovin’ Her’

This day (July 12, 1979 ), in Los Angeles, California, died Minnie Riperton, an American singer-songwriter best known for her 1975 single Lovin' You.Tracklist : 1 . Minnie Riperton -...

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We remember Benny Carter. ‘Mellow Toner’

This day (July 12, 2003), in / Los Angeles, California, died Benny Carter, an American jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Count Basie...

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We remember Ennio Morricone. ‘Arrivederci Maestro’

This day (July 6, 2020), in Roma, Italy, died Ennio Morriconean Italian conductor and composer of symphonies, choral pieces and music for more than 400 motion picturesTracklist : 1 ....

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We remember Joao Gilberto. ‘Hey João’

This day (July 6, 2019), in Rio de Janeiro died João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira a.ka. Joao Gilberto, a Brazilian singer and guitarist.Tracklist : 1 . Eu Vim da...

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We remember Louis Armstrong. ‘Hooray for King Louis’

This day (July 6, 1971), in Corona, Queens, died Louis Armstrong, an American jazz trumpeter and singer.Tracklist : 1 . Louis Armstrong - Hello Dolly 2 . w/ Johnny Cash...

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Since we rememeber today Robbie Robertson on his birthday, let’s have a “The Band at Their Best’ page

As we remember, today, Canadian musician, Jaime Royal Robertson a.k.a. Robbie Robertson on his Birthday, the time has come to playlist the 'BESTS' of his band : The Band Video...

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We remember George Melly. ‘Melly Mellowed’

This day (July 5, 2007), in London, England, died George Melly, an English jazz and blues singer, critic, writer and lecturer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ John Chilton'S Feetwarmers - (1999)...

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We remember Barry White. ‘Just The Way Barry Was’

This day (July 4, 2003), in Los Angeles, California, died Barry Eugene Carter a.k.a. Barry White, an American composer and ass-voice singer.Tracklist : 1 . Let The Music Play 2...

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We remember Astor Piazzolla. ‘Last Tango in July’

This day (July 4, 1992), in Buenos Aires, Argentina, died Astor Piazzolla, an Argentine tango composer and bandoneón player.Tracklist : 1 . Adios Nonino (1989) 2 . w/ Quinteto Nuevo...

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We remember Camaron De La Isla. ‘El Cantaor’

This day (July 2, 1992), in Badalona, Spain, died José Monje Cruz a.k.a Camarón de la Isla, a flamenco cantor (singer).Tracklist : 1 . Sevillanas Gitanas 2 . w/ Tomatito...

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We remember Ray Brown. ‘Jazz Celloist’

This day (July 2, 2002), in Indianapolis, Indiana, died Ray Brown, an American jazz double bassist,Tracklist : 1 . Black Orpheus (2001) 2 . Ray'S New Funk (2000) 3 ....

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We remember Luther Vandross. ‘Forever, For Luther’

This day (July 1, 2005), in Edison, New Jersey, died Luther Vandross, an American singer and songwriter.Tracklist : 1 . A House Is Not A Home (1988) 2 . w/...

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We remember Herbie Mann. ‘Mann On The Flute’

This day (July 1, 2003), in Santa Fe, New Mexico, died Herbert Jay Solomon a.k.a Herbie Mann, an American jazz flutist Tracklist : 1 . w/ Dave Valentin & Tito...

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We remember Joe Henderson. ‘The Magnificent Henderson’

This day (June 30, 2001), in San Francisco, California, died Joe Henderson,, tenor saxophonist.Tracklist : 1 . Take The A Train (1993) 2 . w/ Herbie Hancock - Lush Life...

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We remember Eric Dolphy. ‘Dolphy Is Out Too Much’

This day (June 29, 1964), in Berlin, Germany, died Eric Dolphy, an American jazz alto saxophonist, flutist, and bass clarinetist.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Charles Mingus - Take the A...

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We remember Rosemary Clooney. ‘Rosemary Tenderly

This day (June 29, 2002), in Beverly Hills, California, died Rosemary Clooney, an American singer and actress.Tracklist : 1 . Mambo Italiano 2 . A Foggy Day / Our Love...

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We remember Chris Squire

June 27, 2015 - Chris Squire, bassist and founding member of Yes passed away aged 67. He is remembered.Tracklist : 1 . And You And I (w/ Yes, 1972) 2...

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We remember Bobby Womack. ‘Womack’s Gotta Have It’

This day (June 27, 2014), died Robert Dwayne 'Bobby' Womack, an American singer-songwriter and musician.Tracklist : 1 . On His Life In Music 2 . Bobby Womack - Across 110th...

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We remember Michael Jackson. ‘King Of Tops’

This day (June 25, 2009 ), in Los Angeles, California, U.S., died Michael Joseph Jackson, American singer, songwriter, dancer, etcTracklist : 1 . I Want You Back (w/ The Jackson...

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