Rooted in Intercultural Appreciation, The Cedar Is A Global Sanctuary

For 30 years, in the hometown of yours truly, this venue has meant so much for people who appreciate music, and also music of widely diverse cultures from around the world.

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Lyle Mays "Alaskan Suite"

"Lyle Mays waited a long, long time before straying from the Pat Metheny Group to issue his first solo album (recorded 1985, released 1986 on Geffen Records) but when he did, on his own, Mays' synthesizer solos and textures are close in sound to what he was doing in the Metheny group. The 14-minute "Alaskan Suite" forms the centerpiece of the LP's side two"...

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Lyle Mays - piano, synthesizer, autoharp
Alejandro Neciosup Acuña - drums
Billy Drewes - alto and soprano saxophone
Bill Frisell - guitar
Marc Johnson - acoustic bass
Naná Vasconcelos - percussion

Green Leaf Rustlers "Waymore's Blues", "Ramblin' Man", & "Ride Me High"

A new project from Chris Robinson of Chris Robinson Brotherhood and formerly, The Black Crowes.  This is the Green Leaf Rustlers, playing "Waymore's Blues", and a medley of "Ramblin' Man" and "Ride Me High" at Sweetwater Music Hall on June 11th, 2018.  These videos are promoting an upcoming tour for the band, in California.  The band lineup includes Chris Robinson, Barry Sless, Greg Loiacono, Pete Sears, and John Molo.  

The Brecker Brothers "If You Wanna Boogie (Forget It Baby)"

Awesomely funky track from The Brecker Brothers and their 1975 record "Back To Back".  "If You Wanna Boogie (Forget It Baby)". 

Joey DeFrancesco Trio "Never Can Say Goodbye" live at Java Jazz Festival 2011

Joey DeFrancesco Trio playing "Never Can Say Goodbye" live at the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2011, JiExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta - Indonesia.

In Memoriam: Andre Previn

Classical composer, arranger, and artist. Andre Previn was not your typical classical music composer, as a love of jazz showed through and permeated his compositions and arrangements.  Previn passed away back on February 28th, and will be missed.  Rest In Peace, Andre Previn.

https://jazztimes.com/news/remembering-andre-previn-1929-2019/?fbclid=IwAR2imkikGPMSGphy3MHTt5WMDs9XEZsPH-lsAAFyuGqLcqqhuNzbn6BBWDQ

Mr. Sipp "Knock A Hole In It" (Full Album)

Another "Full Album Friday".  This is Mr. Sipp's full recording, by the same name as the title track that was just shared.  "Knock A Hole In It", released in 2017.  Included are covers of blues standards by Freddie King & Don Nix, as well as Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing".  The track listing is:

1. Knock A Hole In It
2. Bad Feeling
3. Stalking Me
4. Sea of Love
5. Gotta Let Her Go
6. Going Down
7. Baby You're Mine
8. Juke Joint
9. Strings Attached
10. Turn Up
11. Love Don't Live Here Anymore
12. Love Yourself
13. Little Wing