BROTHERLY LOVE!!!!

FOR THE NEXT TWO MONTHS, 

WE WILL BE HAVING INTERVIEWS WITH 

JAZZ ARTISTS WHO ARE BROTHERS.  

FOR OCTOBER, WE CATCH UP WITH BASS LEGEND 

TONY LEVIN

AS WELL AS HIS BROTHER PETER LEVIN, 

BEST KNOWN FOR HIS WORK WITH GIL EVANS,

 IN THE “INTERVIEW”

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WONDROUS SOLO PIANO IS EVOKED BY 

MICHAEL JEFRY STEVENS ON THIS LATEST RELEASE.

CHECK IT OUT!:

 

https://michaeljefrystevens.bandcamp.com/album/the-peacocks

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A CREATIVE MIX OF VOICES AND TRUMPET 

CREATES IMAGES OF AMBIENCE AND MILES ON THIS RELEASE

BY JEFF KAISER AND PAUL J. BOTELHO:

http://www.technophony.com

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MATT DWORNSZYK GIVES A WARM TRIBUTE TO

PIANO LEGEND DON DEPALMA

ON THIS SWINGING SESSION WITH ALL STARS:

https://www.mattdwonszyk.com/

SOULFUL STRUTS ARE PRODUCED BY THIS 

CO-OP LED BY MATT STECKLER THAT SOUNDS LIKE A MODERNIZED 

CANNONBALL ADDERLEY:

http://www.skydeckmusic.com

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FAMOUSLY SWINGING BROTHERS (AND MAYBE SOME SISTERS)

 A number of months ago, I was intrigued by a gig at The Baked  Potato featuring “The Band Of Brothers”.

Who were these guys? Ex veterans of WWII?

Much to my pleasant surprise, the quartet consisted of a pair of the hardest bopping brothers in jazz. Joe La Barbera, bust known for his drum work with Bill Evans, brought in fratello Pat La Barbera who is associated with his days playing for Elvin Jones. Bassist Tony Levin, associated with rockers from King Crimson to Peter Gabriel to Stick men, seemed right at home his brother Peter, who held the keyboard chair with the famed Gil Evans.

The concert was a feast for the ears, with the foursome playing bop standards and originals. After the set, Joe La Barbara joked “I’m having a great time, because this is the first time in decades that I’ve been the youngest member of the band!”

There was a comradery and  joy that was palpable, and understandably so. These men grew up together, not only as family members but as friends, and the unity of shared lives made for some of the most celebrative sounds I’ve taken in for a long time.

The Bible talks about “brotherly love”, which is where we get the name of the city “Philadelphia”, (of which we won’t go into about it’s own ‘love factor’ at the  present time). There is a unique bond between brothers, which is why the Bible points out that it is special if a friend sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24). Who else will stand up for you?

For the next two months, we will be featuring interviews with these brothers, and even thrown in an extra La Barbera next month as a bonus.

In the monthly “On One Asked My Opinion, But…” section, I’ve made a list of famous brothers in jazz. And let’s not forget, Jesus is not ashamed to call us His brothers and sisters. Family unity comes in many packages.

How is your family? If it’s weak, what can you do to strengthen it? My wife and I both check in with our siblings at least once a week, and my own daughters call each other almost every day. When push comes to shove, family is there. It’s the foundation of society, so don’t let it crumble.

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WE GET EMAILS: 

George,

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the GREAT write-up!
THE BEST TO YOU!!
John Klemmer