Friday, May 30, 2008

AHMAD JAMAL

http://www.ahmadjamal.net/
Wikipedia


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Ahmad Jamal has been around for a while and I'm a little ashamed to admit I'm just learning about him. American jazz pianist, he was one of Miles Davis' favorite pianists. That's all I'm going to write. Check out the links and check out the videos below.



Monday, May 26, 2008

STANLEY CLARKE

www.stanleyclarke.com
Wikipedia


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Though Stanley Clarke is not one of my favorites (you know, its all about a personal preference in style), I would be remiss not to mention Stanley Clarke who is another big name, famous for his guitar and bass playing. The man is great! He is the first bassist to headline tours and sellout concerts worldwide. He is also known for his television and movie scores for Pee-Wee's Playhouse, A Man Called Hawk, Boyz In The Hood, What's Love Got To Do With it, Poetic Justic and a several more hits.