Ronnie Cuber, Bill Evans, & Randy Brecker

Check out this terrific jam (not sure of the exact title), featuring baritone saxophonist Ronnie Cuber along with Bill Evans on tenor sax, and Randy Brecker on trumpet.  This performance comes from the 2003 San Sebastian Jazz Festival, in Spain. 

Here's more, just featuring the horns without the rhythm section.  Ronnie, Bill, and Randy... go for it, guys.

Rev. Gary Davis "Hesitation Blues"

Blues and gospel singer Reverend Gary Davis, seems to also be a great comedian.  Check out "Hesitation Blues".  The story, and the audience's laughter, makes the tune.  Some musicians do have a real knack for being comedians.

Bonus Post: Chicago's Award-Winning Documentary Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago Premieres on CNN Jan. 1

New Year's Day, new documentary on Chicago.  For the entire scoop, click HERE.

http://www.chicagotheband.com/chicagos-award-winning-documentary-now-more-than-ever-the-history-of-chicago-premieres-on-cnn-on-january-1/

Big Bill Broonzy "Key To The Highway"

Many blues artists and blues/rock bands have covered this tune.  Most notably, Derek & The Dominoes.  But, here's the original recording of "Key To The Highway" by Big Bill Broonzy from around 1940 or '41, featuring Big Bill Broonzy on guitar and vocals, Jazz Gillum on harmonica, and Washboard Sam, on what else... washboard.  Check it out.

Bass Player Charlie Bruber on the Scenic Route

My brother Charlie, on his bass playing with both Tabah and Black Market Brass, in an interview with WTIP North Shore Community Radio.

http://wtip.org/bass-player-charlie-bruber-scenic-route

Furry Lewis "Shake 'Em On Down"

A 1961 recording by blues pianist, Furry Lewis.  The tune is called "Shake 'Em On Down".  Walter Furry Lewis was one of the first of the old-time blues musicians of the 1920s to be brought out of retirement, and given a new lease of recording life, by the folk blues revival of the 1960s.

The Benevento Russo Duo Are Playing A Secret Show In Brooklyn Tonight

Brooklyn, New York.  FYI.  This should be a fun gig.

http://liveforlivemusic.com/news/benevento-russo-duo-playing-secret-show-brooklyn-tonight/