Zero G Sound (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
. They called Atlantic Records "the house that Ruth built" during the 1950s, and they weren't referring to the Sultan of Swat. Ruth Brown's regal hitmaking reign from 1949 to the close of the '50s helped tremendously to establish the New York label's predominance in the R&B field. Later, the business all but forgot her — she was forced to toil as domestic help for a time —...
Wolfgangs Vault (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Download for $9.98. Listen to Maynard Ferguson & Orchestra performed at Newport Jazz Festival on July 3, 1959
LEMON HOUND (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
Judy Garland Lena Horne Ella Martha Wainwright Etta James, Dinah Washington, Shirley Bassey, the list goes on and on, and on...but these four that stay with me. And of these, there is one that stands out isn't there? Impossible to choose a definitive version but one of these is particularly surprising and it's that one I keep going back to.
SqueezeMyLemon (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
In 1986 LILLIAN was honoured by her city with the official title of 'Musical Ambassador' which had not been bestowed on a New Orleans musician since the world famous Louis Armstrong. LILLIAN has been compared with the legendary female voices of Jazz music as Bessie Smith, Dinah Washington, Aretha Franklin and Mahalia Jackson and she has had the unique distinction of being one of the only performers...
KK & R Music Blog (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Scott has Kallmann’s syndrome, a genetic condition which stunted his growth at five feet and prevented him reaching puberty, leaving him with a high, boy-like voice. However it was his phrasing and romantic feeling that made him a favorite singer of fellow artists like Billie Holliday, Ray Charles, Dinah Washington, and Nancy Wilson. Imagination I cried for You Sycamore Trees
SqueezeMyLemon (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Here is Dinah Washington covering Bessie Smith. Send me to the electric chair. Delia's Gone. Johnny Cash Killing Floor. Wolf. This post is giving me the willies.
Rifftides (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
The television comic Soupy Sales loved jazz, knew its history and many of its leading players. Early in his career, when he had a local show in Detroit, he frequently presented jazz stars as guests. After Sales died on October...
Word on the Street (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
Greetings and glad tidings, single Chicagoans. It's time for another edition of RedEye's "Who You Vibin'?" contest. If you're new to the whole thing, here's how it works: We put a call out for the best bachelors and bachelorettes in...
Verve music group (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
The Verve Music Group will launch a new label imprint this fall, it was announced today by Bruce Resnikoff, President and CEO of the Verve Music Group and UMe. Verve Select, with titles to first be made available at www.hip-oselect.com, will specialize in limited edition releases, including deluxe box sets and reissues of classic albums, complete with beautiful packaging, extensive notes, premiere...
The Age (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
Johnny Carter, one of the greatest tenor singers in American popular music history, has died of lung cancer in his home town of Harvey, Illinois. He was 75.
Horsefeathers (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
Victor Hanson recently wrote of the steep decline in popular culture. He rarely goes to movies, never listens to popular...
SFist (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
Carmen Miranda, El Rio poster girl Once more of a locals/dyke bar -- though " Mango " still keeps the ladies coming (and coming) in droves -- over the years El Rio has turned into a popular spot for the PRB-swilling set who flock there night after night to see choice local bands and DJs ease them into the wee hours of the morning. Tonight, El Rio 31 years of keeping the Mission alive and...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
NEW YORK, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Three-time Grammy winner R. Kelly is on the cusp of releasing his tenth studio album Untitled due in stores Dec. 1, with his latest single "Religious" hitting airwaves on the heels of his critically acclaimed U.S. tour.
The Brimstone Ballet (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
Hear laughter as four thick-enough legs go running into the dark. Dinah said where Dinah'd be. Mad about the boy ten fingers are gripped onto flesh in the sea. Dinah's always where Dinah'd be. This bitter earth in the morning with tea Will it ever cloy? Keeping the walk home in between misery and joy The tide goes out and five fingers grip one arm. Swimming against a force... Boiling water rises over...
Bellaonline.com (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
Few entertainers make it on their own, and Michael Jackson was no different. Who were the people that contributed to his success?
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