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June 30th, 2009Uncategorized
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June 25th, 2009UncategorizedThe disappearance and re-emergence of Henry Grimes after almost 30 years is one of jazz music's great resurrection stories. The Juilliard-trained double bassist, who began his career in the late 1950s with the likes of clarinetist Benny Goodman and saxophonist Gerry Mulligan before becoming an avatar of the avant garde in the bands of saxophonist Albert Ayler and pianist Cecil Taylor, vanished at the height of his acclaim to a life of obscurity on the West Coast, to return in 2003 through the assistance of fans and a coterie of musicians on both coasts...
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June 24th, 2009Uncategorized
Chester Arthur Burnett (June 10, 1910 – January 10, 1976), better known as Howlin’ Wolf, was an influential blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player.
With a booming voice and looming physical presence, Burnett is commonly ranked among the leading performers in electric blues; musician and critic Cub Koda declared, “no one could match [Howlin' Wolf] for the singular ability to rock the house down to the foundation while simultaneously scaring its patrons out of its wits.” Many songs popularized by Burnett—such as “Smokestack Lightnin’,” “Back Door Man” and “Spoonful”—have become standards of blues and blues rock.
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June 23rd, 2009Uncategorized
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June 22nd, 2009Uncategorized
From the White House to Capitol Hill, outrage continues to grow over insurance giant AIG's executives receiving $165 million in bonuses after taking billions in federal aid.
President Barack Obama called the company reckless and greedy, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid said he wants the money paid back, and a Republican lawmaker from Iowa even suggested that AIG leaders should take a Japanese approach toward accepting responsibility for the collapse by resigning or killing themselves.
"Obviously, maybe they ought to be removed," said Sen. Charles Grassley during an Iowa City radio interview on Monday. "But I would suggest the first thing that would make me feel a little bit better toward them if they'd follow the Japanese example and come before the American people and take that deep bow and say, I'm sorry, and then either do one of two things: resign or go commit suicide."
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June 21st, 2009UncategorizedDarren Heinrich Trio is a classic Hammond Organ combo-organ/guitar/drums. The music's emphasis is groove, with equal parts tradition and innovation. Original music by Darren forms a significant part of the bands repertoire in addition to standards and blues.
