– Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Live At Fillmore East – June 4, 1970 A classic concert this weekend via the legendary Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Recorded live at The Fillmore East, during a multi-day stint on their 1970 tour. This one is from June 4th.If you’re like
End up the week with The Doors, in concert at The Matrix in San Francisco on March 3, 1967 – broadcast by KSAN-FM. Aside from the uneasy sound and the sparse audience, this is one of the earliest examples of The Doors in concert that’s been around. And it’s been
Tribute to the late and much lamented Bob Weir, who left us a few days ago after fighting complications from lung cancer – he was 80. Founding member and guiding light Bob Weir was one of the founding members of The Grateful Dead and further back, The Warlocks – with
Donovan in concert from The Paris Theatre in London, on November 18, ,1981 and recorded for BBC Radio 2’s In Concert series. Widely regarded as one of the primary artists responsible for ushering the mid-1960s into a period of Psychedelia, Donovan arrived on the scene early in 1965 as a
– CBS World News Roundup + Newsbreak – December 31, 1979 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. As 1979 came to a close, the world was once again facing The Big Question Mark. The Soviets were setting up shop in Afghanistan, the United Nations was condemning the action with China leading
Diving into some Big Band this weekend, compliments of Woody Herman and His first Herd, recorded by CBS Radio at the College Inn from the Hotel Sherman in Chicago on March 27, 1947. Woody Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. Leading groups called
John Mayall (L) – Mick Taylor (R) – legendary get-togethers A dose of UK Blues history for this Monday Lunchroom – from the 1967 National Jazz and Blues Festival at the London suburb of Richmond, a set by John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers featuring Mick Taylor, recorded by the BBC on August
Jack DeJohnette – A one man revolution. The late and profoundly missed Jack DeJohnette this weekend. A concert from Lyon, France recorded on June 14, 1979 and featuring his New Directions confreres Lester Bowie on trumpet, Eddie Gomez on bass and John Abercrombie on guitar. To say Jack DeJohnette revolutionized
Bill Evans – sublime impressionist Bill Evans Trio this week – recorded at the BBC – March 19, 1965 for the Jazz 625 Program. Bill Evans for this holiday weekend. Putting the Sunday after Thanksgiving in a mellow and serene place with this session, part of the BBC’s Jazz 625
Björk – sublime eccentricity. Björk in concert at Glastonbury 2007 – recorded June 22. 200 Björk this evening – in concert from the legendary Glastonbury festival at Worthy Farm and recorded for posterity by BBC 6 Music. Björk is a soprano, with a range spanning from E3 to D6. Her singing voice has been described as both
