Fifty years is a long time … Hard to believe on September 7th, I will be reaching a half century on this planet ( 47 years if you count the times I was in a different world as a teenager). Please help me celebrate and at the same time – raise money for Sax player Johnny Beaudine. Johnny lost his belongings in a fire and … Continue reading Rick Keene 50th Birthday Bash / Fundraiser for Johnny Beaudine Line Up
Gino Vannelli has been here before. The native Montrealer recently returned to his birth city for a pair of great shows at The Rialto Theatre. Just four short days after those performances – Gino recorded a DVD and CD of a show in L.A. Please listen below as Gino speaks about that show including a duet with a very unlikely suspect. Is there a new … Continue reading Gino Vannelli – Los Angeles and Home ...
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Fedchock began his career in 1980 as a jazz trombonist with the legendary Woody Herman Orchestra, serving as featured soloist, musical director and chief arranger for Herman’s last two Grammy nominated albums. Herman said of Fedchock, “He’s my right hand man. Everything I ask of John he accomplishes, and I ask a lot. He’s a major talent.” Fedchock has also … Continue reading From Woody Herman to “John Fedchock’s New York Big Band
Jamiah Rogers loves his family of fans. He also loves his family. His real family. Combined with two cousins in the band along with his manager / songwriting partner / Father – the group Jamiah On Fire are a real ‘family affair’. Please listen below as Jamiah and his Father talk about all things – on fire! Jamiah? Tony? Visit Jamiah on Fire … Continue reading Trois Rivieres Blues Festival; Jamiah on Fire!
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