Posted by reflectionsinrhythm on August 31, 2010 · 3 Comments
Marcus Shelby first gained major public attention with the hard swinging unit BLACKNOTE and their debut recording from the indie label of rhythm master Billy Higgins (World Stage Records) in 1991. After four recordings from Blacknote the bassist/composer began seeking different avenues for his musical expressions. From writing and recording with poet D Knowledge, Savage … Continue reading →
Filed under Interviews, Uncategorized · Tagged with 43rd & Degnin, Art Sano, Billy Higgins, Black Note, D Knowledge, Gilbert Castellanos, Harriet Tubman, Intimate Strangers, James Mahone, Jazz, Jazz Bass, Marcus Conrad Poston, Marcus Poston, Marcus Shelby, Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, Music, Noir Records, Port Chicago, Richard Grant, Savage Dance, Willie Jones III, World Stage, World Stage Records
Posted by reflectionsinrhythm on August 8, 2010 · 4 Comments
Since his introduction in 1966 with Sly & the Family Stone, bassist Larry Graham has become one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. His innovative style of bass playing impacted not only his contemporaries, but has had major effect on every electric bassist to follow. From his success as a member of … Continue reading →
Filed under Interviews, Uncategorized · Tagged with Bass, Dance To The Music, Dell Graham Trio, Entrow, Freddie Stone, Funk, GCS, Graham Central Station, Greg Errico, KSOL, Larry Graham, People, Release Yourself, Sly & the Family Stone, Sly Stone, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin), The Ed Sullivan Show, The Jam, Tis Your Kind Of Music, We've Been Waiting