Tag: Herbie Hancock
George Benson — Weekend In London
In the music world you have certain artists and musicians who through years of releasing albums, extensive global touring and overall hard work are able to reach a moment of their career where they are fortunate enough to be able to perform live at a venue of any size anywhere in the world whether it be The Sydney Opera House in Australia, Madison Square Gardens in New York City or in the case of Mr George Benson’s latest live offering the 250-capacity Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club in London, United Kingdom.
Read MoreEric Gales – The Bookends
A release from the loose cannon Eric Gales always turns out to be intriguing. I reckon this is because he will listen to Holst, Howlin’ Wolf, Herbie Hancock..to Blues, bluegrass, Brahms and Billie Holiday – and that could be one of my record shelves.
Read MoreBlue Note Records Celebrate 80th Anniversary In 2019
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Read MoreThe RAH Band New Music Video World Premiere
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Read MoreThe Zombies On The Band And The Blues (Part Two)
Pete meets up with keyboard ace and composer Rod Argent for a general chat and the latter’s five Blues Choices to make up the group’s ten. Over tea and cakes, Rod’s love of music is ever more evident…
Read MoreGeraint Watkins – Keys To The Highway
Whether on acoustic piano, electric piano or Hammond, you could not pick a more adept keyboard colleague than Geraint. Here, Pete Sargeant pitches some questions to Watkins as two of his solo albums are at last rereleased…
Read MoreBrothers Osborne – Port Saint Joe
Nashville-based Brothers Osborne have returned with a brand new album following their incredibly successful debut album ‘Pawn Shop’.
Read MoreLydian Collect/ve – Adventure
This grouping comprises Aaron Wheeler, Todd Baker, Ida Hollis and Sophie Alloway with composition, production, recording and mastering down to Wheeler and Baker. There are guest singers and players on this release.
Read MoreMaynard Ferguson – Memories Of Maynard: The Best Of The Columbia Years
There were some cool big bands around when I was young – though this was long after Basie, Rich, Bellson and Ellington’s heyday – Don Ellis, pal of Jimi Hendrix Gil Evans but for pure, loud horn and brass action and adventurous charts Maynard Ferguson surely carved out his own territory.
Read MoreBlack Country Communion, January 2018, Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
It’s a cold, wet evening in the metropolis, but what a cool way to start the New Year! The reassembled international rock quartet take to the stage in London to present a lot of the new BCC4 album plus other selections.
Read MoreThe Marcus King Band – No Royal Scam
The Marcus King – Band No Royal Scam Pete had a chance to sound out the leader of this...
Read MoreKing King – Live
King King Live (Manhaton Records) This ensemble creates powerful and crafted studio records. Their...
Read MoreMiles Ahead
Miles Ahead Sketches of Pain (DVD release per Icon Film Distribution) I have lost count of the...
Read MoreRic Lee – Ten Years After
Ric Lee Ten Years After With the current TYA lineup champing at the bit to get out and gig around...
Read MoreCorinne Bailey Rae Announces New Album
Corinne Bailey Rae Announces New Album. The British singer-songwriter – and two time GRAMMY®...
Read MoreSantana & McLaughlin ‘Invitation To Illumination’ Live at Montreux 2011
Santana & McLaughlin Invitation To Illumination Live at Montreux 2011 (Eagle Rock/Universal)...
Read MoreEdgar Winter
Edgar Winter The US blues rocker is soon to play at KOKO (Dec 1st) and offered a chance to talk...
Read MoreLisa Bassenge – ‘Canyon Songs’ New Album Announcement
Lisa Bassenge – ‘Canyon Songs’ New Album Announcement In October 2015, the...
Read MoreTony Allen, September 2015, Royal Festival Hall, London, United Kingdom
Tony Allen (Africa Utopia) Sunday 13th September 2015 Royal Festival Hall, London, United Kingdom...
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