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Artist: Chuck Mangione
Genre: JazzThroughout the 1970s, Chuck Mangione was a celebrity. His purposely lightweight music was melodic pop that was upbeat, optimistic and sometimes uplifting. Mangione's records were big sellers yet few of his fans from the era knew that his original goal was to be a bebopper. His father had often taken Chuck and his older brother Gap (a... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 19, 2007
Artist: David Sanborn
Genre: JazzDavid Sanborn has been the most influential saxophonist on pop, R&B, and crossover players of the past 20 years. Most of his recordings have been in the dance music/R&B vein, although Sanborn is a capable jazz player. His greatest contributions to music have been his passionate sound (with its crying and squealing high notes) and his emotional... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 18, 2007
Artist: Grover Washington, Jr.
Genre: JazzOne of the most popular saxophonists of all time (even his off records had impressive sales), Grover Washington, Jr. was long the pacesetter in his field. His roots were in R&B and soul-jazz organ combos, but he also fared very well on the infrequent occasions when he played straight-ahead jazz. A highly influential player, Washington was... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 18, 2007
Artist: Herb Alpert
Genre: Easy ListeningOne of the most successful instrumental performers in pop history, trumpeter Herb Alpert was also one of the entertainment industry's shrewdest businessmen: A&M, the label he co-founded with partner Jerry Moss, ranks among the most prosperous artist-owned companies ever established. Born March 31, 1935, in Los Angeles, Alpert began playing the... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 19, 2007
Album: "Prime Time"
by Chris Geith Group
Release date: 2006
Release date: 2006
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 20, 2007
Artist: Special EFX
Genre: JazzCombining Latin and African rhythms with the light textures of MOR jazz, Special EFX emerged as one of the most prominent world fusion groups of their era. Formed in New York in 1982, Special EFX was essentially a duo comprised of guitarist Chieli Minucci and Hungarian-born drummer/percussionist George Jinda; debuting in 1985 with the album... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 19, 2007
Artist: The Yellowjackets
Genre: JazzAlthough sometimes grouped with Spyro Gyra, the Yellowjackets are actually one of the most creative regular groups in the "rhythm & jazz" genre. Founded in 1981 as an R&B-oriented band that starred guitarist Robben Ford, the group took a giant step forward when, after Ford's departure, altoist Marc Russo took his place. With original members... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 17, 2007
Artist: Weather Report
Genre: JazzWeather Report started out as a jazz equivalent of what the rock world in 1970 was calling a "supergroup." But unlike most of the rock supergroups, this one not only kept going for a good 15 years, it more than lived up to its billing, practically defining the state of the jazz-rock art throughout almost all of its run. Weather Report also... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 19, 2007
