Jerry Wexler “Rhythm And Blues Pioneer” Dies At 91

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African American, Soul Music

Rhythm and Blues pioneer Jerry Wexler, who helped build Atlantic Records into a music powerhouse in the 1950s and 1960s with artists like Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles, died in Florida on Friday at age 91, Atlantic Records said.

Along with Atlantic’s Ahmet Ertegun, Wexler revolutionized R&B music and built a record label that had few rivals in its day, pioneering Atlantic’s move into “Southern Soul” music.

Marlene Rice | In A Heartbeat [Nu-Voice]

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African American, Contemporary Jazz, Jazz, Violin

Marlene Rice

Virtuoso violinist, vocalist, songwriter, and arranger Marlene Rice hails from the Motor City – Detroit, Michigan – where jazz and soul music is the historical centerpiece of the performing arts scene in the mid-west. The voice of her mentor and violinist John Blake resonates with each soulful composition as the elements of her jazz violin playing seduces you with smooth melodies, bluesy riffs, and edgy yet funky grooves with precision. Ms Rice playing, and compositions are full of intricate surprises as each note propels you’ll hear the depth and energy of her music is filled with improvisation that excites your sensibilities and soothes the soul with her debut “In A Heartbeat.”

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