In the 1950's, Jazz was fertile ground for innovative musicians like Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and John Coltrane; but the only way to experience their true power was to see them live in some dingy, smoke-filled Manhattan nightclub somewhere off 52nd street. That all changed with … [Read more...]
Jazzing It Up In Monterey
Festivals today are a huge business. As events like Coachella, Bonnaroo, SXSW, and Outside Lands pop up in cities around the country it is hard to imagine these outdoor shows as descendants of 1969’s seminal Woodstock Music & Art Fair. One of the most memorable moments of Woodstock was Jimi … [Read more...]