Bobby Hutcherson | Head On [Classic Jazz]

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African American, Blue Note Records, Jazz

Bobby Hutcherson | Head On – [Blue Note Records, 1971]

Bobby Hutcherson

Easily one of jazz’s greatest vibraphonists, Bobby Hutcherson epitomized his instrument in relation to the era in which he came of age the way Lionel Hampton did with swing or Milt Jackson with bop. He isn’t as well-known as those two forebears, perhaps because he started out in less-accessible territory when he emerged in the ’60s playing cerebral, challenging modern jazz that often bordered on avant-garde.

This is the first appearance on CD of this fascinating 1971 album that mixes grooves with artful orchestration. Most of the material is written and arranged by pianist Todd Cochran. Besides his keyboard and Hutcherson’s vibes, tenor saxophonist Harold Land and trumpeter Oscar Brashear are the featured soloists. Three previously unissued bonus tracks bring the CD to 78:30. –

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Ramsey Lewis | Dance of The Soul [Revisited]

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African Ameircan, Jazz, Piano, Smooth Jazz

Ramsey Lewis

Chicagoan, elder statesman, pianist, jazz historian, and radio personality Ramsey Lewis has probably recorded more hit records as an instrumentalist then anyone in the music business with exception of Kenny G. With that said, the highly regarded Lewis is perhaps one of the most consistent artist in the music industry.

At a glance, over the decades Mr. Lewis is known to straddle the fence as a crowd pleaser. Especially back in the sixties with tunes like “Wade in the Water and The In Crowd.” To no surprise, jazz purist found his appetite for crossing over an annoyance as Ramsey’s vision appeared to be guided by his zeal to tap into a larger audience. In fact, the aforementioned songs were the first jazz records I remember hearing as a teenager.

Maurice Evans | “Your Move” [Artist of The Week]

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African American, Art, Culture

Hello everyone, as always it’s great to have you along for this journey in discovering beautiful art pieces by some of today’s premiere artists at The Urban Flux. This week, we’re showcasing a masterpiece by an artist who love’s music Maurice Evans titled – “Your Move.”- The Urban Flux

Within a few years, Maurice Evans has established himself as a major force in the field of Black Art. Heavily influenced by music, his series of paintings entitled, “The Colour of Jazz”, although contemporary, tends to remind the viewer of a time when jazz was paramount. – Grandpasart.com

Maurice Evans | Your Move [Giclee – Hand Embellish]

Maurice Evans | "Your Move"

The Yellowjackets | Revelation [VOTW]

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Contemporary Jazz, Jazz

We’re excited about presenting one of our favorite jazz groups the Yellowjackets caught live jamming “Revelation” at the Sofia Jazz, Bulgaria, Fall 1997!!