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Jazz & Blues
by choggie

Thai channel is where we pay tribute to the contributions Black folks have made to the world of music-other varieties and genres may go here, if their rootsy influence came from black folks....yes even rap, and even soul, r&b...if you must-keep it simple-


Radiohead Bluegrass - Chris Thile - Morning Bell
published by dystopianfuturetoday 2 hours 21 minutes 49 seconds ago • 145 views
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New Orleans Jazz Funeral For A Tuba Player
published by dystopianfuturetoday 8 hours 26 minutes 31 seconds ago • 195 views
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Kerwin James was the tuba player for the New Birth Brass Band.

Eric Dolphy - God Bless The Child
published by dystopianfuturetoday 1 day 18 hours 46 minutes ago • 241 views
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A nice solo performance by Eric Dolphy on Bass Clarinet.

the original shredder - Les Paul and Mary Ford
published by guessandcheck 2 days 2 hours 40 minutes ago • 365 views
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Modern music owes everything to Les Paul. Inventor of the most iconic guitar out there, and invented multitrack recording. He still plays shows every Monday night at the Iridium in New York, even at the age of 92. ... more inside

Ian Cooper James Morrison Hot Jazz Violin Fiddlin'
published by Issykitty 3 days 2 hours 30 minutes ago • 171 views
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James Morrison & Ian Cooper play Sweet Georgia Brown on TV.


Naked City (w/John Zorn) - Shot In The Dark
published by dystopianfuturetoday 4 days 16 hours 25 minutes ago • 193 views
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John Zorn's Naked City performs a strange but cool version of a classic Mancini theme song. Cyro Baptista - percussion, Carol Emanuel - harp, David Weinstein - piano, John Zorn - alto sax, Joey Baron - drums, Bill Frisell - guitar, Fred Frith - bass, Wayne Horovitz - hammond organ

Robert Johnson - Me and the Devil Blues
published by rottenseed 6 days 5 hours 6 minutes ago • 242 views
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Robert Johnson has had a major influence on much of the music we listen to today. A lot of us just don't know it :)

Black Shadows (excerpt from Radio Parade 1935) In Color!
published by schmawy 6 days 11 hours 1 minute ago • 205 views
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There were several color sequences in this 1934 British production of "Radio Parade". They have a wonderful visual quality, and it's interesting that it should be used on a performance about race. Summary... more inside

Thelonious Monk - 'Round Midnight
published by dystopianfuturetoday 1 week ago • 334 views
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Live in Norway, 1966. Thelonious Monk - Piano Charlie Rouse - Tenor Sax Larry Gales - Bass Ben Riley - Drums

Cantelope Island
published by GreatBird 1 week ago • 218 views
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This was a performance in 1985 as part of the revival of Blue Note Records, one of the most famous jazz recording companies.


Nina Simone - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
published by rottenseed 1 week ago • 341 views
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Original version that was redone by many, including Santa Esmeralda and also, The Animals.

Homemade Instruments - Big Can & Cigar Box Blues
published by Issykitty 1 week 1 day ago • 265 views
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From YT: Robert S. Hilton & Brother Yusef performing their famous homemade blues set featuring a single stringed industrial can and a cigar box guitar. Very cool. Hope you enjoy!

Nikka Costa - Fooled Ya Baby
published by dystopianfuturetoday 2 weeks 1 day ago • 269 views
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Wow. Baby got pipes. I just picked up her latest album and it is first rate.

Audrey Hepburn - interpretive dance (Funny Face)
published by Issykitty 2 weeks 6 days ago • 334 views
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I love this dance scene from "Funny Face." You'll probably recognize that it was used in this commercial. I believe this commercial has been Sifted, but for some reason I cannot find it. Enjoy!

Cat dreams of playing jazz
published by arvana 2 weeks 6 days ago • 851 views
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