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Kevin Eubanks: Face To Face @ 40
You know you’re doing something right when the boss takes an interest. GRP Records was just coming into its own when label co-founder Dave Grusin co-produced, arranged and played keyboards on brilliant guitarist Kevin Eubanks’ fourth solo album Face To Face, released 40 years ago this month. Part of the so-called Young Lions generation, Eubanks’ […]
Billy Cobham @ 80: Best of the 1980s
Many happy returns to Mr Cobham who turned 80 this week. His drum mastery continues to be an inspiration. Soundsofsurprise pretty much learnt to play the drums by listening to Mr Cobham’s Spectrum, David Sanborn’s (RIP) Hideaway, Steely Dan’s Aja and a few more. His playing was sheer class, something to aim for. There was […]
Harvey Mason @ Ronnie Scott’s, 13 May 2017
Who’s the most-recorded drummer in music history? Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie, Jeff Porcaro and Hal Blaine would make pretty good bets, but I’d raise you Harvey Mason. He’s played on some of the all-time-great jazz/funk sides: ‘Westchester Lady’, ‘Chameleon’, ‘Some Skunk Funk’ and ‘Breezin’; played pure jazz with Chet Baker and Gerry Mulligan and smooth […]
Sounds Of Surprise 