Watch the supreme John Coltrane at his peak playing ‘Afro Blue’. This 1963 session also features McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones. Simply irresistible.
June 13, 2008
Baden Powell – ‘Samba Triste’
Baden Powell is one of the greats of Brazilian music, who achieved international recognition as a composer and virtuoso guitarist. He was unique in his ability to bridge the gaps between Afro-brazilian rhythms, bossa nova and classical music. In this video we see him playing one of his best-known compositions, ‘Samba Triste’.
June 12, 2008
Chaka Khan – ‘Night in Tunisia’
Chaka Khan’s soulful rendition of the Gillespie/Byrd jazz standard ‘Night in Tunisia’ (aka ‘And The Melody Still Lingers On’) is a classic in its own right. This live performance from the early 80s, featuring the Brecker brothers, still blows me away all these years later.
June 11, 2008
Concha Buika – ‘Mi niña Lola’
Spanish singer Concha Buika isn’t one to be constrained by musical boundaries. The outstanding ‘Mi Niña Lola’ – on which she effortlessly blends flamenco, jazz and soul – was a big hit in Spain. Take a look at this video clip and you’ll understand why.
