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David Amram – Superhero

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Ted Ringer

David Amran has been making music of all kinds since he was a baby. He’s now 93 years old and is still performing and roaming around and shining his bright light on whomever he meets. Paswonky wrote about him in … Continue reading →

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Tuning Up

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Ted Ringer

I’m just about ready. Just about rested. Just about ready to Rock and Roll. Holy cow! What a long sleep. Visions. Dreams. A couple of nightmares. Ten pins. The whole bit. Time hasn’t stopped. How could it? And now, finally, … Continue reading →

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Hiromi — Piano Wizard

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Ted Ringer

Choux a la Creme She’s from Japan and only needs one name. She grew up a classical prodigy and moved into jazz. She can play sweet and slow and wild and fast. Her tunes are dense and moving. … Continue reading →

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James Hunter — Bringing You The Hits!

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Ted Ringer

Baby Hold On He’s either a throwback to a simpler, funkier time or a guy who never grew up. He’s got the horns, the hooks, and the heart. Ain’t Nothing You Can Do He’s from England and … Continue reading →

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Maria Schneider – Jazz Composer

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Ted Ringer

Maria Schneider is a jazz composer from Minnesota, whose Grammy-winning compositions for jazz orchestra are beautiful. It’s a rare form. Walking By Flashlight She grew up on a farm. She worked with Gil Evans and Bob Brookmeyer. She’s collaborated … Continue reading →

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Delaney and Bonnie — Odd Facts, Encyclopedic Relationships, and Great Music.

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Ted Ringer

Delaney was in the Champs (Tequila) and then the Shindogs (on Shindig!) with Leon Russell for two years and backed up everyone. Everyone. Think about it. Yikes! Other members were, Glen Campbell, James Burton, and Billy Preston. Where There’s … Continue reading →

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King Sunny Ade — JuJu King

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Ted Ringer

When it’s hot like it is now – 95 degrees (or more) – I think back to a night at 1st Avenue in Minneapolis in 1986. This was Prince’s club for a while. The entire summer was hot and … Continue reading →

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Arthur Lee Maye – Singing Outfielder

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Ted Ringer

The greatest singing athlete ever! That’s what he said. I’m not going to argue. Just listen to this. Oooh Rooba Lee I’m trying to think of other singing athletes. Harmon Killebrew? Reggie Jackson? Yogi Berra? I don’t think so. … Continue reading →

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No Regrets — Ernie Andrews

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Ted Ringer

I love his voice. It’s both smooth and gravelly. I love his spirit – playful, romantic, and cool. He’s the perfect front man, projecting and controlling the energy. He’s fun and is working all the angles. When They Ask … Continue reading →

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Good Music

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Ted Ringer

There is a radio station in my town called, KGUD. Or, as it is intoned, with dramatic pauses in between, Kay-Good. Good. Very good. I don’t listen to the radio as much as in the past. I can control … Continue reading →

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