Contributor's Note: Nina Herzog joins The Don's Hit List with The Don & The Grizz for the 233rd episode via FAB Radio International. In this episode, Nina Herzog talks about her March 12th release "Together Away" via Label Logic, which includes the singles "Changing Seasons" and "Least Resistance." Nina Herzog has been called a vintage … Continue reading (The Don’s Hit List with The Don & The Grizz Ep. 233): NINA HERZOG
(Single Review): Black History Month Day 15 MTC Getting Educated “Take The A Train” by DUKE ELLINGTON
On this day in 1941, Billy Strayhorn simply wanted directions for how to get to Duke Ellington's house. Duke responded to Billy, "Take The A Train", and Billy immediately wrote the lyrics while Duke composed and recorded this song. The song "Take The A Train" is classified as one of the "100 Most Important Songs … Continue reading (Single Review): Black History Month Day 15 MTC Getting Educated “Take The A Train” by DUKE ELLINGTON
(The Don’s Hit List with The Don & The Grizz Ep. 183): PETER MYERS(PETER MYERS ORCHESTRA)
Contributor's Note: Peter Myers of the legendary Peter Myers Orchestra joins The Don's Hit List with The Don & The Grizz on the 183rd episode via FAB Radio International. In this episode, Peter talks about his collaborations with the legendary Duke Ellington and Ginger Baker, along with his music roots in Manchester, United Kingdom. Peter … Continue reading (The Don’s Hit List with The Don & The Grizz Ep. 183): PETER MYERS(PETER MYERS ORCHESTRA)
Swedish Artist PONTUS DE WOLFE Discusses “Stockholm Corona Sessions” and Coping with Covid-19 Pandemic with Madness To Creation
Editor's Note: The Covid-19 project Jazzagenturen: Stockholm Corona Sessions recording project that took place on 2 april in Stockholm, Sweden as a direct reaction to the Corona crisis and the disastrous situation it has put a lot of musicians in. I invited 16 of the best jazz musicians in Sweden to record 50 songs over … Continue reading Swedish Artist PONTUS DE WOLFE Discusses “Stockholm Corona Sessions” and Coping with Covid-19 Pandemic with Madness To Creation
(Premiere) “Do You Know What You Do To Me, My Love” by NIKKI GIRON, plus Interview on George Floyd & Mental Health Awareness
Editor's Note: Denver, Colorado. Singer/Songwriter and Saxophonist Nikki Giron has been dipping into the realm of R&B and production. Originally written in a practice room at CU Denver, Nikki’s new single and music video comes out on National Red Rose Day, Friday June 12th. She chose this day because of the influence roses have on … Continue reading (Premiere) “Do You Know What You Do To Me, My Love” by NIKKI GIRON, plus Interview on George Floyd & Mental Health Awareness
Adam Deitch of Legendary Funk Band LETTUCE Converses with Madness To Creation on their First Gig, “Resonate” and Mental Health Awareness
Editor's Note: It was a fantastic time getting to interview Adam Deitch(drums) of the legendary funk band Lettuce for Madness To Creation. On May 8th, Lettuce released their latest album entitled "Resonate" and Relix has described Lettuce in the following manner: "Lettuce walk a musical tightrope(on Elevate), mixing their horn-laden bops and soulful grooves with … Continue reading Adam Deitch of Legendary Funk Band LETTUCE Converses with Madness To Creation on their First Gig, “Resonate” and Mental Health Awareness
(EP Review) “Prey For Me” by THE COLD YEAR
In 2017, we introduced our readers to a bastard-jazz trio out of Salt Lake City, Utah called THE COLD YEAR with their debut EP entitled "Praise The Goat". Now, The Cold Year are becoming seasoned veterans in their craft with their upcoming follow-up release entitled "Prey For Me". The Cold Year is composed of Matthew … Continue reading (EP Review) “Prey For Me” by THE COLD YEAR