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JazzWax Lives!

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  From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack. After a three week break to change platforms, JazzWax is back, bigger and better than ever! JazzWax is a highly respected daily jazz blog and website created in 2007 by journalist and author Marc Myers, who also writes for The Wall Street Journal. It is widely regarded as an essential source for jazz history, criticism, and commentary. The site features in-depth interviews with musicians, producers, and industry figures, along with reviews of recordings and thoughtful essays on both classic and contemporary jazz. JazzWax is known for uncovering overlooked sessions, publishing archival material and vintage photographs, and sharing personal stories that preserve jazz history. Its coverage spans legendary musicians, rare recordings, and even the business side of the music, making it a trusted resource for jazz fans and professionals alike. Please visit: http://jazzwax.com

Joe Bonamassa "Mountain Time"

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  One of several live performances by Joe Bonamassa and His Band of the song "Mountain Time".  This particular performance comes from the Beacon Theater in New York, New York, and the song was released on Bonamassa's 2002 studio record "So, It's Like That".  Bonamassa co-wrote this tune with the late, great songwriter, Will Jennings.  

Grand Funk Railroad "I'm Your Captain"

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  This week's Sunday Special.  From July 9th, 1971, one of the last concerts ever at Shea Stadium in Flushing-Meadows, Corona Park, Queens, New York, featuring Grand Funk Railroad performing their song "I'm Your Captain".  The band lineup is: Mark Farner: guitar, keyboards, & vocals Mel Schacher: bass Don Brewer: drums & vocals

Gladys Knight & The Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart - 11/Jun/76 • World of Jazz

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  On june 11th, 1976 a very special concert took place in the studio's of the Dutch TROS tv programme "Music all In". The audience witnessed a great concert of Gladys Knight and (her family group) the Pips, and as a special guest starred Al Foster, the drummer who played for a long time with Miles Davis Watch more World of Jazz videos ► https://goo.gl/Z28cxv Join us. Subscribe now! ► https://goo.gl/n2FHaL Thanks for all your support, rating the video and leaving a comment is always appreciated! Please: respect each other in the comments. This is the official YouTube channel of World of Jazz.

Leonard Bernstein Meets Eric Dolphy

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  A Full Concert Friday this week.   From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack. Leonard Bernstein Young People’s Concert March 11, 1964, Jazz in the Concert Hall with guests Gunther Schuller, Don Ellis, Eric Dolphy, Richard Davis and Benny Golson.

Cleo Laine - It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)

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  More memories of Cleo Laine.  Here is her rendition of "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)".  Closing number from her special/miniseries(?), Cleo, from 1978, with a reprise of the opening song, I Got The Music In Me. Helen Gelzer and Johnny Dankworth beside her.

Rick Derringer & The Edgar Winter Group "Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo"

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  From a performance on "The Midnight Special" on November 2nd, 1973, here is Rick Derringer & The Edgar Winter Group with "Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo".  Check it out.  Also, Rest In Peace, Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer.  You both will live on in our hearts as musicians and music fans, forever.