Sam Cooke Opens the Door
It’s been a bit longer than I planned since the last post in this series. Originally, I thought I’d tackle the first half of the 60’s in one post. I’d…
Gospel and Rhythm & Blues Pave the Way
New genres of music aren’t created in a vacuum. If you want to learn about the history of funk and soul, you need to learn a little about the evolution…
Angel Bat Dawid – The Oracle
The London scene might be the hot spot for jazz right now, but Chicago is just behind! More and more young musicians emerging from the Chicago improvisation jazz scene and…