I recently fell under the spell of son Cubano thanx to Craft Recordings' red hot "Complete Cuban Jam Sessions" box set!
Check out my review for CultureSonar here.
Be well
JM
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New episode of "Breaking It Down With Jeff And John" is live!
Today's episode is entitled "Yesterday And Today." Jeff and I re-examine some of our favorite music from our youth to see if it holds up to our modern-day, grown-up scrutiny. Click the photo and listen to find out what happens…
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"BREAKING IT DOWN WITH JEFF AND JOHN" is live!!
http://www.culturesonar.com/breaking-it-down-ep1/
It's been so hard to keep this a secret until now! My dear friend and fellow bassist Jeff Ganz and I have created "Breaking It Down," a music podcast for CultureSonar. We will explore the music, players and…
Read moreSonny Rollins' "Way Out West" at 60: still essential
http://www.culturesonar.com/sonny-rollins-way-out-west/
Sonny Rollins is undoubtedly one of the most influential American jazz musicians of all time. His landmark LP "Way Out West" just turned 60, and Craft Recordings has released a 2-LP deluxe anniversary reissue that's worth every penny…
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"Night Music:" NBC's high-art answer to MTV
http://www.culturesonar.com/nightmusic/
For two seasons on NBC (1988-1990) David Sanborn hosted "Night Music," showcasing the finest musicians in jazz, rock, R&B, the blues and everything in between. My final CultureSonar piece for 2017 celebrates this ground-breaking TV series, a "vortex…
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