Category Archives: Jazz

Today’s Music: Vince Guaraldi, Spencer Davis, Phoebe Snow

Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin

Jazz pianist and composer Vince Guaraldi was born today in 1928 (d. 1976).  Older readers may recall his big hit Cast Your Fate to the Wind and younger the Peanuts TV specials for which he wrote and performed the music. … Continue reading →

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From Watergate to Baingate

Posted on July 16, 2012 by admin
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Today’s Music: Two By Ray Charles

Posted on July 16, 2012 by admin

Two tunes appropriate to today’s theme: Them That’s Got and Goin’ Down Slow. Musical birthdays will return tomorrow.

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Today’s Music: Julian Bream, Linda Ronstadt, Joe Satriani

Posted on July 15, 2012 by admin

One of my favorite classical guitarists, Julian Bream, was born today in 1933. Rocker and sometime jazz singer Linda Ronstadt was born today in 1946. Rock guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani trilled his first note today in 1956.

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Today’s Music: Woody Guthrie, Del Reeves, Bastille Day

Posted on July 14, 2012 by admin

Legendary Great Depression singer/songwriter Woody Guthrie was born this day in 1912 (d. 1967). If you’ve listened to the radio in the past 60 years, you’ve heard a Guthrie tune performed by somebody. As well as being a major influence … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Albert Ayler, Roger McGuinn, Louise Mandrell

Posted on July 13, 2012 by admin

Jazz sax experimentalist Albert Ayler tooted his horn for the first time this day in 1936 (d. 1970). If this don’t care for John Coltrane’s later offerings, these cuts may not be for you. Folk-rock singer/songwriter and pioneering 12-string electric … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Van Cliburn, Christine McVie, Philip Taylor Kramer

Posted on July 12, 2012 by admin

Classical piano ‘pop star’ Van Cliburn was born on this day in 1934. During the ’50s and ’60s his name was synonymous with classical music and musical genius for most Americans. Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie wailed her first this day … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Blind Lemon Jefferson, Bonnie Pointer, Suzanne Vega

Posted on July 11, 2012 by admin

Texas blues legend Blind Lemon Jefferson greeted the world today in 1893 (d. 1929). Eve though his life was short, BLJ has had enormous influence on succeeding generations of blues and rock musicians. (BTW, his was actually blind and his … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Arlo Guthrie, Bela Fleck

Posted on July 10, 2012 by admin

Folk-rocker, songwriter and Woody’s kid Arlo Guthrie was born today in 1947. Here are two of the tunes that made him famous; the first one is Arlo’s, the other was composed by Steve Goodman: Banjo picker extraordinaire Bela Fleck was … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Mitch Mitchell, Debbie Sledge

Posted on July 9, 2012 by admin

Mitch Mitchell, drummer for The Jimi Hendrix Experience, was born today in 1946 (d. 2008). Playing in a power trio, even behind a talent like Hendrix, isn’t easy, especially if you want to keep the music interesting. Some samples: Debbie … Continue reading →

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