Real Music

Arturo Sandoval is the measure of all things having to do with the trumpet. His biography is quite a story too. 'Turi' is about to turn 70.

We know this whole pandemic thing will drag on for a long time. In spite of it all, breathtaking music was recorded this year. These are ten examples.

There are bass players and bass players. Mark King from the Isle of Wight in Britain is definitely part of the second category. The slap bass master founded the…

'Brilliant' is an adjective that is overused. The same applies to the nouns 'virtuoso' or 'genius'. But all of these words are more than appropriate when used in the same sentence with the name Al Di Meola. He is coming to Germany and Switzerland.

In the late 1970s, something called Funk hit the world. It came out of the United States of America and spread all over the place. Once it was out, nothing…

In 1977, the world was crazy, just like today. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act came to life. Elvis Presley died. 'Star Wars' became a big hit at the box…

Hardly any other artist has delivered seventies style Soul tunes as smooth and brilliant as he has. Leon Ware, the great composer and vocalist, would have turned 80 today.

Forty years ago, some of the most breathtaking Soul tunes were recorded. Stunning voices met breathtaking compositions and arrangements in songs so beautiful…

Forty years ago, especially in 1979 and 1980, some of the most breathtaking Soul tunes were recorded. Those included an aspect that does not seem to count much…

In the history of Soul, Funk and Jazz, 1979 was a crucial year during which many acts of these genres came up with breathtaking compositions and arrangements. Forty years ago, quality was an important aspect, even in the Pop and Rock universe.