Archive for August, 2007

Lionel Hampton

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The lowdown: Lionel Hampton is one of the true giants of American music. He was an innovator on the vibes, coming to prominence in the 1930s in Benny Goodman’s band before forming his own orchestra and scoring a massive hit in 1942 with “Flying Home.” Like Louis Armst

Genre: Big Band Jazz Blues Jump Blues Classic Swing

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Maceo Parker

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The lowdown: If there is anyone who can bridge the generation gap, it is Maceo. He gets Granny, Uncle Leo, and Sister Sue rushing out to the dance floor. Parker earned his stripes playing alto sax with James Brown, George Clinton, and Bootsy Collins. The man has funk

Genre: Jazz-Funk Soul / R&B Jazz Soul Jazz Funk

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Pat Metheny

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The lowdown: Pat Metheny is one of the most bipolar of modern musicians, jumping from gentle Crossover Jazz with smooth synthesizers to wild Free Jazz explorations. Metheny is unafraid of taking chances. After a string of Latin-influenced, synth-heavy hits that filled

Genre: Pop-Jazz Jazz Fusion Crossover Jazz

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