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This remarkable album is The Jazz Show s further tribute to Black History Month. It is reflective of the changing social mores of African-Americans during a volatile period of American History. It was recorded in 1969 and the climate in the USA was shaken by the assassinations of President John Kennedy and later his brother Bobby, Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King coupled with the Vietnam War. The basic band here included Bobby Hutcherson on vibes and his co-leader, tenor saxophonist Harold Land.. Two fine pianists split the chores here, Kenny Barron and Stanley Cowell,. The bassist is Herbie Lewis and the drummer , Joe Chambers. Augmenting the group is Wally Richardson on guitar, and Candido Camero on congas. A four voice female choir is added and importantly the magnificent voice of one of the great soul and r&b singers, Gene McDaniels. McDaniels also co-wrote several songs on the set. The album reflects the times and is a powerful document the title is "Now!".
Fifteen years ago, Flushing Town Hall started the wonderful tradition of welcoming to its stage renowned NEA Jazz Masters, a title bestowed on the world’s greatest jazz musicians.
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We said goodbye to many greats in 2020, including the one and only Little Richard.(Stephane de Sakutin/AFP/Stringer/Getty Images; design by Andrea Warner/CBC Music.) comments
This year took and it took and it took.
Great musicians and talented artists were no exceptions. In 2020, we said goodbye to pioneers of everything from reggae to conga to rock; virtuosos and geniuses alike; and artists who broke through racial barriers and gender binaries, trailblazers who changed music for everyone that followed.
In 2020, the global experience coronavirus, the worldwide Black Lives Matter movement against police brutality and anti-Black violence has been both shared and cruelly individual. Perpetual absence this is where the sorrow lives. Where the rage, fear and grief make it almost impossible to acknowledge the moments of gratitude and grace. A perfect high note, a glass ceiling shattered, constant disruptions to th