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For an interval in the 1920s, Miff Mole was (before the introduction of Jack Teagarden) the innovative trombonist in jazz. He previously gained a solid reputation using the initial Memphis Five (beginning in 1922) and his many recordings with Crimson Nichols during 1926-1927 discovered him taking uncommon period jumps with …

Maurice Williams is among the most extraordinarily long lasting figures in the annals of common R&B and rock and roll & roll, even though, being a performer, he only ever racked up a single major national strike in the pop graphs. That music, “Stay,” became among the vintage singles in …

This subset of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young featured David Crosby (b. Aug 14, 1941) and Graham Nash (b. Feb 2, 1942) counting on their nice harmonies and solid songwriting. The duo lasted from 1972 towards the more-or-less long term re-forming of Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1977. They created …

Australian musician, songwriter, singer, producer, and record label owner and professional Peter Furler has specific in an exceedingly ’80s-sounding choice pop and rock sound throughout his career being a star over the slightly edgier side from the Christian modern scene, the majority of it spent in the group he co-founded, …

Jon Anderson, business lead singer of progressive rock and roll titans Yes, and Greek synthesizer genius Vangelis released 4 collaborative albums of arty electronic pop as Jon & Vangelis between 1980 and 1991, rating a small number of international strike singles. Both had worked collectively before — Vangelis is at …

Spokane, Washington-raised musician, dancer, and songwriter Dawn “The Faun” McCarthy shaped Faun Fables in 1997. After a self-released debut, 1999’s Early Melody, her powerful tone of voice, penchant for functionality art, and United kingdom folk-infused rock and roll with lyrics steeped in pagan imagery seduced the interest of Nils Frykdahl …

Barney Bigard was probably one of the most distinctive clarinetists in jazz and a longtime asset to Duke Ellington’s orchestra. Although he got clarinet lessons with Lorenzo Tio, Bigard’s preliminary reputation was produced like a tenor saxophonist; actually, based on some of his recordings (especially people that have Luis Russell), …

Merging the melodic jangle of post-Smiths indie guitar pop using the lilting, trance-inducing sonic textures of late-’80s fantasy pop and adding hook Celtic tint, the Cranberries became one of the most successful teams to emerge through the pre-Brit-pop U.K. indie picture of the first ’90s. Led by vocalist Dolores O’Riordan, …

Leader from the Viking Jazz Music group from 1956, Papa Bue Jensen is a superb Dixieland trombonist that has been dynamic for many years in Denmark. He previously documented with Chris Barber before developing his group (which, during 1956-1958, was known just because the New Orleans Jazz Music group). Over …

The internationally renowned Hot 8 Brass Music group from New Orleans is among the most enduring and innovative groups within the Crescent City lineage that goes back to Congo Square within the 1880s. Despite journeying the globe frequently, at home these are being among the most well-known — and noticeable …