Diana Krall’s Godmothers
Julie London, Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan, Betty Carter, Judy Garland, Eartha Kitt, Ketty Lester, Doris Day, Anita O'Day, Astrud Gilberto, Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield
Three Concerts with Pino Palladino
Bassist extraordinaire, Pino Palladino, who celebrates his birthday today – Happy Birthday BTW – has been for almost 40 years a “top session bassist”. Very much in demand, Pino has played on numerous albums and behind the greatest.
Four Jazz Messengers Euro Gigs
On October 9, 1989, two days before his 70th birthday, Art Blakey took his Jazz Messengers to the Leverkusen Jazz festival in Germany.
When Benny Goodman played New-York
Four occasions, three years : 1985, 1974 and 1938 "When Benny Goodman played New-York".
Benson Strictly Guitar
This Day (but in 2011), George Benson releases "Guitar Man" a mostly instrumental album.
Now, guitar players are great on CD or streaming, but they are even better on video. By the simple fact that you can watch their fingers. (No you cannot on a CD).
Playing (and Singing) Miles Davis
Les Double Six, Sting, Marcus Miller, Herbie Hancock, Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, Lee Konitz, The Danish Radio Big Band, John Mclaughlin, Chet Baker, Hiromi, Chick Corea, Chris Botti, Nils Landgren, Funk Unit, NDR Bigband, Orange Then Blue
‘Jobim, Hancock & Friends’ Tom Jobim’s last concert
On September 27, 1993, in Sao Paulo ‘Tom’ Jobim joins a group of American and Brazilian artists – Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ron Carter, Harvey Mason, Shirley Horn, John Hendricks, Gal Costa, Oscar Castro-Neves, Paulo Jobim and Alex Acuna – to perform four songs during what will stay as his last Brazilian public performance.
Jobim will pass away the next year. (more…)
Singing (Ladies only) Bruce Springsteen
Amy MacDonald, Alison Mosshart, Angie McMahon, Aoife O'Donovan, Clara Bond, LeAnn Rimes, Mackenzie Johnson, Inessa Witting, Anabela, Emmylou Harris, Moa Holmsten, Melissa Etheridge
Playing Coltrane
Dave Liebman, Wayne Shorter, Jack DeJohnette, Michael Brecker, Joshua Redman, McCoy Tyner, Ravi Coltrane, Christian McBride, Roy Haynes, Bobby Hutcherson, Marcus Miller, Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Roberts, Branford Marsalis, Raul de Souza, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Wes Montgomery, Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny, etc
Playing (and Singing) With Candy Dulfer
Angie Stone, Dave Stewart, Lionel Richie, Prince, Sheila E, Glennis Grace, Dave Koz, Maceo Parker, Marcus Miller, Van Morrison, Tower of Power, Pink Floyd
Covers By Katie Melua
Heartbreak Hotel, Blowing In The Wind, 5 10 15 Hours, Blues In The Night, I Put A Spell On You, I Shot The Sheriff, On The Road Again, Piece Of My Heart, Kozmic Blues, Love, Dream A Little Dream Of Me, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
The Visual Artists Behind Miles Davis’ Iconic Album Covers: A Deeper Look
Miles Davis' albums are known not just for their groundbreaking music, but also for their distinctive album covers. The visual artists behind these covers played a key role in shaping how listeners experienced his music.
Bill Evans in Europe – The Sixties
For the first time, in August 1964, Bill Evans goes to Europe. Taking drummer Larry Bunker and bassist Chuck Israels to Stockholm in Sweden for a session with local singer Monica Zetterlund ...
Three Concerts with Anthony Jackson
Bassist (and contra bassist) extraordinaire, Anthony Jackson, who turns 69 today - Happy Birthday - has been for almost 50 years a "top session bassist".Very much in demand, Anthony has…
Three Concerts with Peter Erskine
The 'Three Concerts with Peter Erskine' are with Diana Krall, John Abercrombie & Michael Brecker and Weather Report feat. Jaco Pastorius
Three Concerts with Eric Gale
Legendary Jazz and R&B guitarist, Eric Gale, who died today twenty-eight years ago has been from the sixties on, a "top session musician"....
Three Concerts with Greg Phillinganes
Keyboardist extraordinaire, Greg Phillinganes, who turns 67 today - Happy Birthday BTW - , has been for 40 years a "top session musician".Very much in demand, Greg has played on…
Playing Stevie Wonder
George Benson, Joe Sample, Dave Weckl, Jay Oliver, Jacob Collier, WDR Big Band, Robert Glasper, Martin Miller, Tom Quayle, Nathan East, SFJazz Collective, Eric Darius, Howard Wiley, Extra Nappy, Joe Driscoll, Sekou Kouyate, Stuff, Chick Corea
Four Concerts With Cornell Dupree’
One of the greatest R&B guitarists, Cornell Dupree, who died today in 2011 has been for almost 50 years a "top session guitarist".Very much in demand, Cornell has played on…
Three Concerts With Jim Keltner
Drummer extraordinaire, Jim Keltner, who turns 79 today - Happy Birthday - , has been for 50 years a "top session drummer".Very much in demand, Jim has played on numerous…