I’ve been thinking about writing about this for quite a few months now. The problem has been that, post Covid I wanted to concentrate on music instead of politics as this is a music website. However, as noted then (and now) there are times when the politics of the issue[…]
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This was an interesting show and quite a bit of fun. I happened to stumble across a live music listing with Eddie Palmieri a few weeks ago. Since Gran Combo backed out of their date last year, I’ve felt robbed of being able to hear some decent salsa music. When[…]
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This is going to be a cool event. Hip new lounge space, Whitaker & Atlantic is hosting semi-monthly live jazz music nights starting Wednesday, April 12th, 2023. They will feature some of the finest jazz, blues and R&B in the Raleigh-Durham area, along with signature cocktails and a New Orleans[…]
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There aren’t many players alive today that surpass the collective works and prowess of saxophonist Wayne Shorter. A brilliant writer, arranger and performer, he is one of the jazz legends that will be remembered as long as jazz music is celebrated. Whether you know his work from the Miles Quintet[…]
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An incredible guitarist, many whom called the father of modern electric guitar, recently passed away at the age of 78. Often a guitar player who went under the radar to the newer crop of shredders, Jeff Beck nonetheless paved the way for a newer, legato style of fretwork, influencing some[…]
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Yep, it’s finally official. The 6th national release and newest album from Air Tight Experiment is here! Choose Your Illusion has eleven brand new scorching alt-rock fusion tracks that ATE fans have to come to love over the years. Everything about this new album is fresh, tasty and will leave[…]
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Ibibio Sound Machine is a newer group that I’ve been checking out for the past 4-5 years. I found them late one night on a rerun of Later with Jools Holland and was totally impressed. They bring a nu-school, grooving pop element to West African music, reminiscent of the Lagos[…]
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