From 1957-1965 W. Eugene Smith, a prolific American photographer, documented New York jazz musicians in his small loft and ended up with 4,000 hours of audio and 40,000 photographs. His dilapidated loft in the wholesale flower district was the place for late-night jam sessions for Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Steve Reich, Zoot Sims, Roland Kirk, and Alice Coltrane.
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What do you get when you mix one of the milestones of Jazz with Mario Bros.?
An 8-Bit Tribute to Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue. Check it out at kindofbloop.com
This selection comes from the “Extreme Flute” himself Bill McBirnie. “…Like a bird…singing in the rain!.” – Thanks Bill.
Elis Regina – É Com Esse Que Eu Vou
Les Paul, who invented the solid-body electric guitar later wielded by a legion of rock ‘n’ roll greats, died Thursday of complications from pneumonia. He was 94.
According to Gibson Guitar, Paul died at White Plains Hospital. His family and friends were by his side.
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Kenny Rankin, the renowned singer, songwriter and musician, died from complications of lung cancer at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles on June 7. He was 69.
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The 23rd edition of the city’s largest music festival has announced it’s lineup, and it’s got something for every musical taste and budget. From Tony Bennett to Dave Holland, and Kool & The Gang to Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.
Get the full festival breakdown at jazz.fm
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