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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 […]
Ron Carter @ Cadogan Hall, 17 November 2023
Ron Carter is reportedly the most-recorded acoustic bassist in music history and has a rich 65-year career as both sideman and bandleader, probably most famous for his key role in Miles Davis’s Second Great Quintet. But he has also recorded over 60 albums as a solo artist, and this rare London Jazz Festival concert showcased […]
Sounds Of Surprise 