R.I.P. Chico Hamilton, He Was Just Passin’ Thru
It’s with sadness that I heard the great Chico Hamilton passed away yesterday. I’ve always had a fond memory of Chico Hamilton, and it’s connected with a guy I call […]
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The World According To Questlove
I’ve had near misses with Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson nearly my whole DJing career. Backstage at a Smokin’ Grooves tour, two degrees of separation with other musicians, photographers and friends of […]
Karriem Riggins: The Intersection of Hip Hop & Jazz
From early on, it seemed that Karriem Riggins was destined for greatness. Playing instruments in the studio with his father Emmanuel, a musician with the Jazz legend Grant Green, he […]
Ralph MacDONALD – Jam On The Groove
R.I.P. Ralph MacDonald 1944-2011 This weekend, we lost another great musician, Ralph MacDONALD. Ralph was a great drummer and percussionist, and I have to admit, every time I see a […]
Big Ups with Jim Thompson of Electric Cowbell
Electric Cowbell boss Jim Thompson talks early Sub Pop, digging in the South, drumming and more Continue Reading
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