Those of you who know me know that I’m a bass player. Or that I pretend to be one. As a bassist, one of my long time heroes has been Ron Carter; I think I have a book by Ron …
Read moreJazzfest – April 29 2011: Los Hombres Calientes
Their name translates as “The Hot Guys”, and hot is probably the best word to describe this band. Led by Irvin Mayfield and Bill Summers, Los Hombres Calientes have been around since the late ’90s, and that’s when I first …
Read moreBeale Street, Memphis Tennessee
Along with Bourbon St in New Orleans, Beale Street would have to be one of the most famous music streets in the USA. No trip to Memphis would be complete without a visit here. My impressions? First up, the similarities …
Read moreThe Stax Museum, Memphis Tennessee
Let’s start with the strange bit: I’m white, and I’m Jewish. But I feel a very strong connection to the black music of the ’60s and early ’70s: the soul music that came from the Stax studios on McElhone Ave …
Read moreT-Mobile in the USA – Unimpressive.
I’m currently travelling in the southern areas of the USA. New Orleans for Jazzfest is my primary mission, but I’ve decided to visit a few new places along the way, so I’m currently in Memphis Tennessee. More on that later. …
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