Music Videos
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The ‘secret’ of Cuban music
Cuba’s nationwide musical education program has had a profound effect on the development of countless talented musicians. Cuba has always had a wealth of musical talent but few of the youth from poor families had the resources to receive the formal training and practice time that would allow them to master forms of music other… Continue reading
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Latin Music Blow Out!
14 July 2018 — williambowles.info Muy amigo Tonxti sent me this, 30+ Latin music videos he compiled. Beautiful music. Knock yourselves out! Pedrito Martinez Group – Que Palo (Live).mp4 Pedrito Martinez Group – Que Palo (Live… Continue reading
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Duke Ellington – V.I.P. Boogie/Jam With Sam
In 1962, the Goodyear Tire Company sponsored a series of half-hour shows that showcased swing-oriented performers. This color excerpt from the Duke Ellington program features baritonist Harry Carney and clarinetist Jimmy Hamilton in the spotlight during the medium-tempo blues “V.I.P. Boogie.” Continue reading
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Remembering Bra Hugh Masekela
26 January 2018 — Jazz on the Tube Hugh Masekela (April 4, 1939 – January 23, 2018) Hugh Masekela “Grazing In The Grass” live at the Kuumbwa, March 24th, 2014 I had the pleasure, and the honour of hanging out with Bra Hugh on a number of occasions when I lived Johannesburg as well as here Continue reading
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Andrew Hill
4 January 2018 — Jazz on the Tube One of my all-time favourite pianists, who I once met at a friend’s house in Brooklyn in 1975. Continue reading
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Bolero at Sunrise: Gilad Atzmon/Ravel, Arr. Callum Au
20 December 2017 — Youtube Beautiful! Performed by Konse Big Band led by Prof. Johannes Berauer at Klagenfurt Jazz Club 20.12.1017 Continue reading
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Soundies: Black Music from the 1940s
13 October 2017 — Youtube A compilation of Black American music including Fats Waller. Wonderful stuff! Continue reading
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Video: 15th London African Music Festival presents: LEKAN BABALOLA’S SACRED FUNK
15 September 2017 — Vortex Jazz Club 28 September 2017 – Book Online Twice Grammy award winning Nigerian percussionist Lekan Babalola is well known for his innovative musical style, using his native Yoruba tongue infused with traditional music, Afrobeat and funky dance overtones. Awarded his first Grammy in 2006 for performances on the late Ali Continue reading
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Video: LiarLiar!
The song ‘Liar Liar’ hit No.1 in the download charts this week and looks set to be high up in the official charts this Friday. BBC Radio One has said “…our editorial guidelines require us to remain impartial and the UK is currently in an election period so we will not be playing the song” Continue reading
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You ain’t gonna know me ‘cos you think you know me – Louis Moholo-Moholo
I can’t get enough of this music, so here’s a very famous song, dedicated to former Blue Notes trumpeter, Mongezi Feza and written in his memory. From the album Spirits Rejoice! 1978 (Ogun). Continue reading
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Video: Michael Hudson: Democratic Party Hired CrowdStrike As a Propaganda Organization To Make Accusations Against Russia
Michael Hudson explains that the Senate hearings on Russia are an effort by Democrats to torpedo improvements in Russia-US relations and lack any real evidence of Russian meddling. Continue reading
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Eddie Palmieri: ‘La Perfecta’
18 December 2015 — Jazz on the Tube Pianist, Eddie Palmieri performs with his band “La Perfecta”featuring the saxophone of Donald Harrison. Born to Puerto Rican immigrants on December 15, 1936, Eddie Palmieri was raised in a Hispanic neighborhood in the South Bronx. His style helped influence the creation of a new Latin Jazz category. Continue reading
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Video: Interview with NC Heikin, director of “The Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story”
30 November 2015 — Jazz on the Tube Interview with NC Heikin, director of “The Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story” Download the mp3 here NC called in from the set of “Boss” where Episode #8 was being filmed. “The Sound of Redemption” was conceived and co-produced by novelist and jazz fan Michael Connelly Continue reading
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Miles Davis at Juan-Les-Pins Jazz Festival 1969
2 October 2015 — Jazz on the Tube July 25th, 1969 at the Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival, France Milestones, Footprints, ‘Round Midnight Miles Davis – trumpet Wayne Shorter – tenor and soprano saxophones Chick Corea – electric piano Dave Holland – bass Jack DeJohnette – drums Continue reading
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Groove Workshop – Bernard (Pretty) Purdie
22 June 2015 — Jazz on the Tube Check out this five and half minute master class by drummer Bernard Purdie, the groove behind so many artists as well as being Aretha Franklin’s musical director and a leader in his own right. Shot in Japan before a small, rapt audience, Purdie just grooves… Continue reading
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Thelonious Monk Quartet – ‘Epistrophy’
19 June 2015 — Jazz on the Tube The “Thelonious Monk Quartet” performing in Japan during May of 1963. Personnel: Thelonious Monk, piano; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Butch Warren, bass; Frankie Dunlop, drums Continue reading
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Live: Lambert, Hendricks and Ross with the Count Basie Orchestra – Avenue C
17 June 2015 — Youtube What can I say? I’ve dug them since I was a teenager. For a number of years, from the sixties, Jon Hendricks was living ‘in exile’ in London, and I used to bump into him into a small, and cheap Italian restaurant just off Charing X Road in Soho, and Continue reading
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Randy Weston Live in Spain
7 April 2015 — Jazz on the Tube Randy Weston performs in Spain in 1990. Personnel: Randy Weston, piano; Robin Kenyatta, alto sax; Eric Asante, drums Set List:1 “A Night In M’Bari”2 “Portrait Of frank Edward Weston”3 “Little Niles” Continue reading
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Bill Evans talks about his music: The Universal Mind of Bill Evans
One of my alltime favourite musos. Bill Evans is joined by his brother Harry for an in-depth discussion on jazz. The (fascinating) interview with Bill Evans on the nature of the creative process starts at 6:21. Continue reading
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RA Sessions: Fatima – Gave Me My Name
Fatima’s style is rooted in modern soul and R&B. Music from her forthcoming debut album—including the excellent Family / La Neta—has crept out over the last few months, and this stunning performance of “Gave Me My Name,” which features Jonathan Geyevu on keys, is further proof that she could be one of 2014’s standout artists. Continue reading
The New Dark Age 