I still can’t believe the sudden passing of legendary producer, writer, musician, and author Kashif on September 25th. I have grown up with his solo records and all the great songs and albums he wrote and produced for other artists. I wanted to share this article from December 21st which was published on this site shortly before his visit to London in January where he gave one of his last concerts.
The first Bitches Brew Festival in Berlin will take place from September 9th to 12th at House of Music @ R.A.W., Revaler Str. 99. Some of the most imaginative and exciting female band leaders and musicians will be on stage over the course of four days. But it’s not all about female musicians if you…
Singer Indra Rios-Moore presented her new Impulse album “Heartland” in Berlin on Thursday night. Produced by Larry Klein, it features eleven songs in a well-chosen repertoire which includes Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Duke Ellington, and two traditionals. I had the chance to talk to her a couple of hours before her gig at the A-Trane:…
Legendary singer Dionne Warwick, now 55 years in business, is still on the road and recently added a few dates in Europe. We still fondly remember her last concert here in Berlin where she moved half the audience to tears. We just wanted to let you know where she will stop during her European tour…
A Lullaby My Little Guy To Hush Your Cryin’ A Lullaby You Might Recall When Times Are Tryin’ And Sing Every Day All That You’re Realizing Know Every Song Sung In Lightness And Laughter And Don’t Play Too Long In The Blues That Come After Taker Her Along Conquer Your Mountains Again A Lullaby My…
If there would be something like a Jazz Singles Top 50 chart, the songs by pianist Neil Cowley would fit in there completely. The short songs in their first set on Tuesday night at Berlin’s A-Trane were a prime example of surprisingly pulsating pieces. Together with long time band members Rex Horan on bass and…
Amazing debut album from the Los Angeles-based singer Marley Munroe who records and performs under the name Lady Blackbird. With her single “Blackbird”, the 1963 Nina Simone anthem of the Civil Rights Movement, her recording tragically has become the 2020/21 version of the current race and class oppressions. Her voice is exceptionally full of wisdom,…