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Happy Birthday Keith Richards. ‘Keith On My List’

This day (December 18, 1943), in Dartford, Kent, England, is born Keith Richards, English guitarist, singer-songwriter, co-founder of The Rolling StonesTracklist : 1 . Around & Around (w/ The Rolling...

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Happy Birthday Wadada Leo Smith. ‘Leo Rising’

This day (December 18, 1941), in Leland, Mississippi, is born Wadada Leo Smith, a trumpeter and composer of avant-garde jazz.Tracklist : 1 . Awakening Emmett Till (2017) 2 . w/...

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We remember Cesária Évora. ‘Ave Cesária’

This day (December 17, 2011), in São Vicente, Cape Verde, died Cesária Évoraa, popular singer known as the Queen of Morna.Tracklist : 1 . Ligereza (2009) 2 . Vaquinha Mansa...

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We remember Grover Washington Jr. ‘Just One Like Him’

This day (December 17, 1999 ), in New York city, died Grover Washington, Jr., an American jazz-funk / soul-jazz saxophonist.Tracklist : 1 . Hits Medley 2 . Promo Video For...

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Happy Birthday Robben Ford. ‘Model Blue’

This day (December 16, 1951), in Woodlake, California, is born Robben Ford , an American blues, jazz and rock guitarist.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Ciprian Leu (2020) 2 . What...

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We remember Rufus Thomas. ‘Funky Rufus’

This day (December 15, 2001), in Memphis, Tennessee, died Rufus Thomas, an American rhythm and blues, funk and soul singer and comedian.Tracklist : 1 . Live in Italy (1993) 2...

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Happy Birthday Eddie Palmieri. ‘El Perfecto del Piano’

This day (December 15, 1936), in  Ponce, Puerto Rico, is born Eddie Palmieri, a Puerto Rican pianist, bandleader and musician.Tracklist : 1 . w/ La Perfecta II - Cuidate Compay...

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We remember Bob Brookmeyer. ‘Big Band Man’

This day (December 15, 2011), in New London, New Hampshire,, died Bob Brookmeyer, an American jazz valve trombonist, pianist, arranger and composer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ John Scofield – Moonlight...

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We remember Dinah Washington. ‘Mad For Dinah’

This day (December 14, 1963), in Detroit, Michigan, died Ruth Lee Jones a.k.a Dinah Washington, an American Blues, R&B, Gospel, Pop and Jazz singer.Tracklist : 1 . All of Me...

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Happy Birthday John Lurie. ‘Lounge Lurie’

This day (December 14, 1952), in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is born John Lurie, an American actor, musician, painter and co-founder of The Lounge Lizards.Tracklist : 1 . w/ The Lounge Lizards...

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Happy Birthday Tom Verlaine

December 13, 1949 - Thomas Miller better known as Tom Verlaine, American guitarist and lead vocalist of Television is 73. Happy Birthday SirTracklist : 1 . Marquee Moon 2 ....

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Happy Birthday Sheila E. ‘E Like Energy’

This day (December 12, 1957), in Oakland, California is born Sheila Escovedo a.k.a Sheila E. an American drummer and percussionist, Tracklist : 1 . Everyday People (2020) 2 . A...

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Happy Birthday Dionne Warwick. ‘Don’t Make You Over’

This day (December 12, 1940), in East Orange, New Jersey, is born Marie Dionne Warrick a.k.a. Dionne Warwick, an American singer, actress and TV show host.Tracklist : 1 . What...

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We remember Ike Turner. ‘Ike A Rocking Stone’

This day (December 12, 2007), in San Marcos, California, died Ike Turner, an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, arranger, talent scout, and record producer.Tracklist : 1 . Rolling on The River...

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We remember Sam Cooke. ‘Who Did Send You?’

This day (December 11, 1964), in Los Angeles, California, died Sam Cooke, an American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer.Tracklist : 1 . Twistin’ the Night Away (1963) 2 ....

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We remember Otis Redding. ‘Loving Him So Long’

This day (December 10, 1967), in Madison, Wisconsin, died Otis Redding, an American soul singer and songwriter.Tracklist : 1 . Try A Little Tenderness 2 . I’Ve Been Loving You...

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Happy Birthday Diane Schuur. ‘Deedles Day’

This day (December 10, 1953), in Tacoma, Washington, is born Diane Schuur (nicknamed 'Deedles'), an American jazz singer and pianist.Tracklist : 1 . Nomos Jazz Festival (2017) 2 . w/...

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Happy Birthday Joan Armatrading. ‘She Herself And Us’

This day (December 9, 1950), in Basseterre, Saint Kitts, is born Joan Armatrading, a British singer and songwriter.Tracklist : 1 . I Like It When We’re Together (2018) 2 ....

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We remember James Moody. ‘Moody Blues’

This day (December 9, 2010), in San Diego, California, died James Moody, an American jazz saxophone and flute player.Tracklist : 1 . Moody’s Mood for Love (2008) 2 . w/...

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We remember Antônio Carlos Jobim. ‘Quiet Star’

This day ( December 8, 1994), in New York, died Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim a.k.a Tom Jobim, a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist.Tracklist : 1 ....

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