When W.C. Handy had a huge loss from the popular “Memphis Blues” in 1912, because he was convinced to sell the copyright for $50, he was determined to make a hit with his…
The great jazz pianist Dave Brubeck past away today in Norwalk, CT. He was 92, and his 93rd birthday would have been tomorrow. Dave was a legend, and was very influential to me. I believe his record of “Take Five”…
I had the great pleasure of performing with BJ Magoon and Drivib’ Sideways at the Acton Jazz Cafe (in Acton, MA) last night (Sat. Nov. 17). This is the “new” Acton Jazz Cafe, at a new location. The Jazz Cafe…
Friday night (Nov.16) my wife Maria and I went to see JD McPherson at the Belleville Congregational Church in Newburyport. The church does a roots music series in their church hall, built in 1867, and it is really cool.