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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 digg_url = ‘http://www.vinylrevinyl.com/2010/02/03/18-musical-innovations-we-can-thank-african-americans-for/’;
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Without African Americans, there is no American music. Some of the most raw, energetic, complex, and groundbreaking music that has ever been played was played by African Americans from the US. Everything we listen to today, in some way or [...]
Chillin with Brazilian: Bossa Nova
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 digg_url = ‘http://www.vinylrevinyl.com/2010/01/13/chillin-with-brazilian-bossa-nova/’;
digg_title = ‘Chillin with Brazilian: Bossa Nova’;
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Lately, I have been captivated by a music with lush textures, relaxed melodies, and a fantastic sense of place. This music comes from a very unique part of the world with a vibrant musical history and amazing natural beauty. The Place is Brazil, and the [...]
Jazz Fusion: A Primer
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 digg_url = ‘http://www.vinylrevinyl.com/2009/01/22/jazz-fusion-a-primer/’;
digg_title = ‘Jazz Fusion: A Primer’;
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My current music obsession is jazz fusion. This genre got its start in the late 1960\’s; many cite Miles Davis\’ \”In a Silent Way\” as the first \”fusion\” album. So, what is it? In short, jazz mixed with a little rock and a little funk. Of [...]
Artist Profile: Herbie Hancock
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 digg_url = ‘http://www.vinylrevinyl.com/2008/12/10/artist-profile-herbie-hancock/’;
digg_title = ‘Artist Profile: Herbie Hancock’;
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One of my favorite musical artists of all time is the jazz legend, Herbie Hancock. Herbie began his music career in the early 1960\’s when Miles Davis was putting together his \”Second great quintet\”. Prior to working with Miles Davis, Herbie was a piano prodigy with [...]
Relaxin’ at Camarillo: A Look At Charlie Parker
Friday, November 7th, 2008 digg_url = ‘http://www.vinylrevinyl.com/2008/11/07/relaxin-at-camarillo-a-look-at-charlie-parker/’;
digg_title = ‘Relaxin’ at Camarillo: A Look At Charlie Parker’;
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Being interested in jazz music, I was knowledgeable of Charlie Parker\’s existence. However, also being a newbie to jazz, I never really got around to exploring his music until very recently. It went like this: I was reading Miles Davis\’s autobiography, and [...]
Let My Children Hear Music: The Genius of Charles Mingus
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 digg_url = ‘http://www.vinylrevinyl.com/2008/11/04/let-my-children-hear-music-the-genius-of-charles-mingus/’;
digg_title = ‘Let My Children Hear Music: The Genius of Charles Mingus’;
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Charles Mingus is often seen as simply a jazz bass player. While it\’s true that the bass was his instrument of choice, referring to him as just a bass player is not enough.
You see, Charles Mingus (Or, as afficionados often [...]
I Like Jazz
Sunday, August 10th, 2008 digg_url = ‘http://www.vinylrevinyl.com/2008/08/10/i-like-jazz/’;
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Jazz is one of the most important musical innovations ever created.
The soft drink world has Coca Cola, the music world has jazz.
Why do I like it? Well, here are 5 reasons…
#5: Not much singing:
It\’s strange, but I\’m not a huge fan of lyrics and singing. I am [...]
Alan’s Essential Jazz Recordings Part 1
Friday, July 18th, 2008 digg_url = ‘http://www.vinylrevinyl.com/2008/07/18/alans-essential-jazz-recordings-part-1/’;
digg_title = ‘Alan’s Essential Jazz Recordings Part 1′;
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Jazz is one of those topics that people are either completely ambivalent about, or completely passionate about. Even if you\’re one of those ambivalent types towards jazz, there are so many great recordings out there. These are recordings that have inspired newer music from [...]