Music

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 office. In a South Africa governed by a racist regime, the anti-Apartheid activist Stephen Biko was murdered in police custody. And a milestone album was released.

One of the most brilliant and recognizable Jazz and Pop vocalists of all time, Al Jarreau, would have turned 80 on March 12th, 2020, had he not died three years…

In Brandenburg province, just outside Berlin, the British-Czech expatriate and sound artist Emika just finished her latest album 'Klavirni Temna'. It is a piano…

Some forty years ago, between 1975 and 1982, the best examples of Adult-Oriented Rock tunes were recorded. Now AOR quality tunes are back, thanks to a few players.

Whoever wants to book big name Soul and Funk bands in Europe, will need to talk to Georg Leitner, in most cases. The concert agent from Vienna and his helpers…

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.…

Milcho Leviev is a master musician famous for his work in both classical music and Jazz. The 82-year-old Bulgarian has worked with many American Jazz legends and ran bands of his own. Similar to his Cuban colleague Arturo Sandoval, he escaped when the communists put him under pressure.

Forty years ago, a big idea was implemented, when Jean-Paul 'Bluey' Maunick founded Incognito. Since, the band has delivered truckloads of the most brilliant…

Why was he the egg man? Because of some slippery story of Burdon, his Jamaican girlfriend and an egg in his bellybutton. Oh, yes those times were wild. Everyone…

The mastermind behind Tristan is Coen Molenaar, a master pianist, composer and arranger. He recorded and toured with many fellow Jazz, Funk, Fusion and Soul greats. They must have fed him sheets of music for breakfast as a child. The thing is that Coen Molenaar's unbelievable arrangements stick out. The same applies to his playing. Where other…