CD Review: Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band- Landmarks
Depending on whom you ask, the term “folk music,” can elicit several different reactions. From Robert Johnson to Robert Zimmerman, folk music’s long reach is only matched by that of jazz. But what happens when the two come together? What happens when the vestiges of folk find themselves being translated …
BRIAN BLADE & THE FELLOWSHIP BAND RETURN TO BLUE NOTE FOR APR. 29 RELEASE OF “LANDMARKS”
Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band will return to Blue Note Records for the release of Landmarks, the stunning fourth album from the remarkable collective which is led by acclaimed drummer and composer Brian Blade. Landmarks – which is being released in cooperation with the Shreveport, Louisiana based label Mid-City …
Don Was: Our Goal At Blue Note Is To Not Make Any Shitty Records
You’ll love Blue Note Records. I don’t need for you to believe me, because I already know that it’s true. Now, you’re probably asking yourself, “Who is this guy? He doesn’t know me.” And to that, I would have to agree. I don’t know you, personally. But, I do know …
CD Review: Joshua Redman Walking Shadows
Joshua Redman is one of today’s most prolific saxophone players. For those who don’t already know, this California based saxophonist has played with the likes of Elvin Jones, Milt Jackson, Clark Terry, Paul Motion, and Charlie Haden just to name a few. Since his emergence on the jazz scene during …
Beating Out Paths Unknown – Master Drummer Brian Blade Muses About Fellowship
From the day that we are born until the day we leave this earth, each of us is on a journey. And most of the time that journey is of the unknown, although there are little and big signs, landmarks if you will, that give indications of where we have …