Is Jazz Music Urhobo? IV
Is Jazz Music Urhobo? IV If Jung were alive, my one question to him would be: do musical archetypes exist? If George-Spencer-Brown were alive I would ask him the same…
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Brian Blade v Tony Williams? Men of Eras
Brian Blade v Tony Williams? Men of Eras One evening after showing my friend the full video of Jazz Crimes (live) featuring Joshua Redman, Sam Yahel and Brian Blade the…
Is Jazz Urhobo Music? I
Is Jazz Urhobo Music? I Odeyovwi; Kọdiọ rẹ ihweje – Ancient Urhobo saying. Ọmẹ v’ọroavware diọvo. – Ancient Urhobo saying. Jazz trumpeter Lester Bowie once said jazz was originally a…
The Lure of Collecting Jazz Albums
The Lure of Collecting Jazz Albums I am often asked by newer jazz fans for advice on collecting good or classic jazz records. My answer; “only you can decide what…
Jazz Music & the Influence of Yoruba Culture
Jazz Music & the Influence of Yoruba Culture There was a time in the ’60s and ’70s when several jazz musicians of repute had to visit Brazil for a new…
A Song for Reassurance: Okpan Arhibo Verses
A Song for Reassurance: Okpan Arhibo Verses Songs have often come to the rescue of a distressed, pained or broken soul. Songs shine lights in darkness, offer hope when it…