Freedom guided how Ornette Coleman made his music for over a half a century, and it’s also how he led his life.
Sonny Rollins reflects on the first time he met Thelonious Monk
Sonny Rollins will go down in history as not only the single most enduring tenor saxophonist of the bebop and hard bop era, but also as one of the greatest contemporary jazz saxophonists of them all. Rollins made the rounds quickly with groups led by Tadd Dameron, Chicago drummer Ike Day, and Miles Davis in 1951, followed by his own recordings with Kenny Drew, Kenny Dorham, and Thelonious Monk.
From a 2006 interview, Sonny Rollins remembers his first encounter with Monk.
Duke Ellington Predicts What The Future Of Music Will Sound Like
Today would be a good day to check out some of The Duke’s music, but before that, let him blow your minds a bit by predicting what music will sound like with this interview from back in 1963.
Ron Isley talks about The Beatles covering “Shout”
The Isley Brothers’ Shout was released in 1959, and was written by the brothers themselves as a call and response answer to Jackie Wilson’s “Lonely Teardrops”, which they would occasionally cover in live performances. The Beatles included a live version of the song on their 1996 rarities compilation, Anthology 1.
Photo Gallery: Our Lady Peace with Matthew Good at Toronto’s Rebel
All photos by Mini’s Memories. You can contact her at minismemories@hotmail.com
Mary Lou Williams shows how to scat on Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood
Pianist, arranger and composer Mary Lou Williams had a career that started in the 1920s and spanned decades. Her output included swing, bebop and sacred music. “I’m the only living musician that has played all the eras,” Mary Lou confidently advised Marian McPartland in the debut 20 years ago of McPartland’s acclaimed radio broadcast, Piano Jazz. “Other musicians lived through the eras and they never changed their styles.”
https://youtu.be/BiCvjcY6p_o
Frank Sinatra on His Legacy, 1965
Frank Sinatra on how he’d like to be remembered.
https://youtu.be/YhLHZ8NMAZk
Son House reveals what the blues means to him
If you ever want to make the blues, let Son House show you how.
David Byrne Creates a Playlist Filled With Amazing Music From Where You Know Who Called “Shithole Countries”
David Byrne has shared a new playlist called “The Beautiful Shitholes” along with a cool statement about its inspiration. “I assume I don’t have to explain where the shithole reference came from,” he begins. “Here’s a playlist that gives just the smallest sample of the depth and range of creativity that continues to pour out of the countries in Africa and the Caribbean.”
Personally, I love the fact more and more people are creating themed-playlists. It doesn’t take long to do, and collectively, all the songs mean even more together than separate.
I assume I don’t have to explain where the shithole reference came from.
Here’s a playlist that gives just the smallest sample of the depth and range of creativity that continues to pour out of the countries in Africa and the Caribbean. It is undeniable. Can music help us empathize with its makers?
For me, Trump is not the issue. We know and have known for a long time that he is racist. That is a fact, borne out by plenty of evidence. It’s not news—we know what he is.
What is truly disturbing are the Republicans who go along with this person. Their behavior makes them complicit and the same as he is…exactly the same, no difference. Remember that come voting time.
The swells in Davos too—people who are happy to get rich off Trump’s policies and are more than fine supporting a racist. None of them have risen to condemn his racism and to say that this man does not represent our values as human beings.
Got that off my chest, now maybe I can listen to some music.
Enjoy.
David Byrne
Barenaked Ladies Talk Hall Of Fame, Busta Rhymes And The Truth Behind Speakers Corner
Barenaked Ladies are the latest subjects featured in the Warner Music Series 5Q4. In this latest episode, the band talks about their favourite JUNO moments, how they found out about their induction in to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the what exactly was the inspiration behind “Chickity china the Chinese chicken.”