Jazz Playlists >> Top 20 – February 3, 2012

February 3rd, 2012

This Day >> Blood Alright

February 2nd, 2012

This day (February 2, 1942), in St. Matthews, South Carolina, is born James ‘Blood’ Ulmer,an American jazz and blues guitarist and singer whose distinctive guitar sound has been described as ‘jagged’ and whose singing has been called ‘raggedly soulful.’
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Image Flicker : James Blood Ulmer Photo by José Carlos

This Day >> Gene Genie

February 2nd, 2012

This day (February 2, 1996), in Beverly Hills, California, died Eugene Curran ‘Gene’ Kelly ,an American dancer, actor, singer, film director and producer, and choreographer, known for his energetic and athletic dancing style, his good looks.
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Image Flicker : Gene Kelly Photo by m kasahara

This Day >> Hey Joe

February 1st, 2012

Christina Aguilera, Ruthie Foster, Monty Alexander and more news

February 1st, 2012

Since you could not attend Etta James‘ funeral, you missed Christina Aguilera giving a cleevagy and emotional rendition of “At Last”. For more details the Los Angeles Times has a full review.


Move over Aretha, Gladys, and Roberta. Another lady is stepping out of the choir loft and she has a sermon or two to preach.” writes blogcritics in introduction of “Review: Ruthie Foster - Let It Burn.”


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