We remember Lou Rawls. ‘We’ll Never Find Another Voice Like Yours’
This day (January 6, 2006), in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., died Louis Allen 'Lou' Rawls , an American soul, jazz, and…
On TV today, Lou Rawls at ‘The Merv Griffin Show’ (1980)
November 28, 1980 - you do not want to miss Lou Rawls at the "Merv Griffin Show" on a television station near…
Lou Rawls sings at Newport Jazz (1991)
August 18, 1991 - Lou Rawls sings at "Newport Jazz Festival" in Newport, RI<img…
Lou Rawls ‘croons’ in Holland (1989)
July 16, 1989 - Lou Rawls sings for the first time in Holland at the "North Sea Jazz Festival" at the…
Aretha Franklin & Lou Rawls entertain the White House (1994)
June 20, 1994 - Aretha Franklin is with Lou Rawls plus Les McCann at the White House in Washington, DC to tape a…
Philadelphia International release Lou Rawls’ ‘All Things in Time’ (1976)
Lou Rawls' 'All Things in Time' is an album released on June 7, 1976 by Philadelphia International.Track Listing :…
Lou Rawls records his debut album : ‘Stormy Monday’ a.k.a. ‘I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water’ with the Les McCann trio (1962)
Lou Rawls' 'Stormy Monday' is his debut album also known as 'I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water' recorded on February…
Happy Birthday David Weckl
January 8, 1960 - David Weckl, American jazz fusion drummer is 61. Happy Birthday Sir the Mike Stern Trio -…
This week In One-Off Collaborations 01/52
Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams, D'Angelo & David Sanborn, Trombone Shorty & Cyril Neville, Dave Matthews…
This week In Soul 01/52
Gladys Knight & The Pips, Aretha Franklin & Lou Rawls, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Booker T. & The MG'S, Edwin…
This week In Male Balladeers 01/52
Harry Nilsson, Alex Turner, Lou Rawls, Elvis Costello, Townes Van Zandt, Michael Stipe, Ed Sheeran, George Benson,…
This week In Soul Artists 48/52
Teddy Pendergrass, The Temptations, The Chambers Brothers, The Roots, John Legend, Gallant, Philip Bailey, Larry…
We remember Art Blakey. ‘Art Bop’
This day (October 16, 1990), in New York City, New York, died Art Blakey, was an American jazz drummer.Digest…
Happy Birthday Les McCann. ‘Yes! McCann’
This day (September 23, 1935), in Lexington, Kentucky, is born Les McCann, an American soul jazz piano player and…
Epic publish Luther Vandross’ fifth album : ‘Give Me the Reason’ co-produced with Marcus Miller (1986)
Luther Vandross 'Give Me the Reason' is his fifth studio album released on September 19, 1986 By Epic.Track…
We remember Stanley Turrentine. ‘Mister T. (Like Tenor)’
This day (September 12, 2000), in New York City, died Stanley Turrentine, an American jazz tenor saxophonist who…
Major jazz artists celebrate Blue Note 50th Anniversary in Japan (1989)
August 26, 1989 - Art Blakey, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby Watson, Chick Corea, Dave Weckl, Dianne Reeves, Don Pullen,…
We remember Aretha Franklin. ‘Long Live The Queen, she lives forever’
This day (August 16, 2018), in Detroit, died Aretha Franklin a.k.a. the Queen of Soul, American Soul…
Singing With Aretha Franklin
During her long career, Aretha Franklin, whose jpassed away last year, has duetted with several colleagues. We have…
This week In One-Off Collaborations 25/52
Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, Cyndi Lauper & Patti Labelle, Aretha Franklin & Lou Rawls, Fiona Apple…
This week In Soul Artists 25/52
Bobby Blue Bland, Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, Stevie Wonder, Joss Stone, Jill Scott, The Roots, Wyclef Jean,…
This week In ’70s Throwback’ 23/52
Cat Stevens, Roxy Music, Queen, Journey, Bob Marley, The Cars, Mink DeVille, Robert Palmer, Boz Scaggs, Lou Rawls,…
We remember Tony Williams
This day (February 23, 1997), in Daly City, California, died Anthony Tillmon 'Tony' Williams, an American drummer…
We remember Chick Corea. ‘Hot Chick’
This day (February 9, 2021), in Tampa Bay, Florida, died Armando Anthony Corea a.k.a Chick Coreaan American jazz…
This week In Male Balladeers 06/52
Lenny Kravitz, Bryan Ferry, Paul Simon, Michael Bublé, Father John Misty, Ed Kowalczyk, Keb' Mo', Kurt Elling,…
Stones Throw publish ‘Donuts,’ J Dilla’s second album (2006)
J Dilla's 'Donuts' is his second (and final during his lifetime) studio album released on February 7, 2006 by…
This week In Soul Artists 06/52
Whitney Houston, Erykah Badu, Diana Ross, Brandy, Roberta Flack, Ray Charles, Lou Rawls, Dionne Warwick & Chuck…
On TV today, the ‘4th American Music Awards’ (1977)
January 31, 1977 - Electric Light Orchestra, The Jackson 5, Glen Campbell, Helen Reddy & Lou Rawls. They all…
Sam Cooke records his tenth album : ‘Twistin’ the Night Away’ for RCA (1961)
Sam Cooke's 'Twistin' the Night Away' is his tenth studio album (and one of his most successful) recorded on…
Jazzed Christmas
From 'Al I Want For Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)' to 'Christmas Blues' , we have mixed 20 'Jazz' tunes around…
Cry Me A Blues River
From 'Is You Ever Seen A One-Eyed Woman Cry' to 'Keep Yourself From Crying Too' , we have mixed 17 'Blues' tunes…