Gregory Porter - an amazing singer

 I don't do a good job of keeping track of new artists and many may laugh that I recently came across music by Gregory Porter.  I initially heard Gregory on the radio and was fairly impressed with what little bit of his music they played.  Several weeks later, I was in a local music store digging through the crates as they say and came across what I suspect may be Porter's first CD.  I immediately purchased the CD and inserted into the player in my car - yes my car still has a CD player - and was amazed by the music created by Gregory and his band.  If you are not familiar with Gregory's music, I ask that you invest 11 minutes or so of your time to listen to the tracks below.  I'm not a music critic so my description of Gregory's music may be somewhat lacking. That being said, his voice is both rich and powerful. There is clarity in his voice and he has a pace that varies from slow and low to upbeat.  The musical backing on the two tracks below are phenomenal and truly make these songs (and the CD as a whole) very special.  When I listen to his voice and music to an extent, it reminds me very much of  Dianne Reeves (another special artist).  I hope you take the time to listen to the tracks below.

Enjoy the tunes!

Gregory Porter

Real Good Hands

On My Way to Harlem

Dianne Reeves - I can't quite explain why Porter's music reminds me or Dianne, but it does. Take a listen and see what you think.

Better Days

Rindge Leaphart

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 As of late I have been fortune to come across recordings from a variety of jazz musicians. Below are links to some of these artists.  Many of these artists might be well known to others, but they are definitely new to me.  I'm glad to have come across their music. I hope you enjoy this random sampling of artists.

Sonny Criss: The Beat Goes On 

Stanley Turrentine: Pieces of Dreams

Chris Potter: Live

Stanley Getz: https://www.Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto - Corcovadoyoutube.com/watch?v=W-YnyZG8fNU

Hugh Masekela: Grazing in the Grass

Vincent Herring: Straight Street

Clark Terry St Louis Blues I heard this tune the other day and found it quite playful and fun to listen to Enjoy!

Those are just a few of the artists.  As I come across others, I will amend the list.  I hope to be able to find CD's of their music.

All the best,

Rindge Leaphart

DJ Dobie - Learned Something New Today

Just came across this article on DJ Dobie out of the UK and his contribution to Hip Hop and Soul (think Soul II Soul) in the UK and one might argue globally.  Good article and good music.  Worth a read and a listen.

https://daily.bandcamp.com/2018/08/03/dobie-sound-of-one-hand-clapping-20th-anniversary/

Rindge Leaphart

NPO Radio Soul and Jazz - Radio 2

I'm in the mood for sharing so hear I go 😊  I recently came across NPO Raido Soul and Jazz out of the Netherlands.  I don't know much about the station or the DJ's except to say they play an amazing collection of Soul & Jazz music.  As you might expect they play some standards.  However, their playlist is deep and wide.  You don't have to worry about hearing the same song twice on regular basis as you do on typical commercial stations.  I have come across many a musical gem that they have played.  Great mix of music that simultaneously brings me down memory lane while improving my musical IQ.  I hope others find it enjoyable: http://www.nposoulenjazz.nl/ 

Rindge Leaphart

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LL Cool J in a Honda

When I first saw the headline I decided I had to read the article.  Not the most in depth article, but a decent amount of photos from a photographer who has been in the music scene for quite some time. In the article, he shares several good stories including the one of LL pulling up in a Honda.  LL's rational for the Honda shows his insight and maturity at that age (1991).  I hope you enjoy the article as much as I did:Don't Call This a Comeback

Rindge Leaphart

Sneaker Fans - Rindge Leaphart

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/12/sneakers-have-always-been-political-shoes/511628/

Sharing an article that sneaker-heads might enjoy.  Also, if you have not seen the film: “Just for Kicks”, I'd suggest tracking it down for a view or two.

Rindge Leaphart

From Harlem to the Bourbon Palace

For all of you hip hop heads and graffiti fans, this is a very good article about a pioneer in the world of graffiti. Several tidbits shared in the story resonated very with me and bought back more than a few memories.  I hope everyone enjoys reading the article as much as I did.

From Harlem to the Bourbon Palace

 Rindge Leaphart

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