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365 Black Books Musical Monday

Today’s books feature the history of black music and its impact on various music genres.

Book 1: I See the Rhythm by Michele Wood and Toyomi Igus. Beautifully illustrated and well written book on black music.

Book 2: Rhythm Ride: A Road Trip Through the Motown Sound by Andrea Davis Pinkney

Book 3: Race Music by Guthrie P. Ramsey, Jr.

Book 4: My Black Country by Alice Randall

KRLemmons Jazz Appreciation Month

April 15 Jazz Artist of the Day: Paul Taylor

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Paul Taylor is April 15 Jazz Artist of the Day.  Read about this talented jazz saxophonist below:

Website: http://paultaylorsax.com/

All Music: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/paul-taylor-mn0000066318

All About Jazz: http://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/paultaylor

Music: “Exotica” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQZU2qTOgMU; “Pleasure Seeker” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW8UB0wE3NQ; “Avenue” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j8gWShxxmM; “Hypnotic” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCEi2fvFqxQ

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June 30 Artist of the Day: Carmen McRae

Carmen McRae is June 30 Artist of the day.  She was a legendary jazz singer that spanned over five decades.  Read about this fascinating vocalist here:

NPR: http://www.npr.org/artists/16892612/carmen-mcrae

Black Past: http://www.blackpast.org/aah/mcrae-carmen-1920-1994

Youtube videos: “I’m Glad There is You” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJaD09M5Iko “I Won’t Last a Day” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h8TaOLsHDY

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June 29 Artist of the Day: Reverend Thomas Andrew Dorsey

June 29 Artist of the Day is Reverend Thomas Andrew Dorsey.  He became known as the “Father of Gospel Music”.  Read about this fascinating artist here:

NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5152069

PBS: http://www.pbs.org/thisfarbyfaith/people/thomas_dorsey.html

Georgia Music Magazine: http://georgiamusicmag.com/the-life-and-legacy-of-the-rev-thomas-andrew-dorsey/

Youtubevideo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJsV495hYhE, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEosw5GUCzQ, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d7foVat8xk

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June 28 Artist of the Day: Betty Carter

Betty Carter is June 28 Artist of the day.  She is a jazz and blues singer and founder of Jazz Ahead Program.  Read about this multitalented vocalist here:

AllMusic: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/betty-carter-mn0000048908

NPR: http://www.npr.org/artists/93579473/betty-carter, http://www.npr.org/2008/08/14/93572181/betty-carter-fiercely-individual

Kennedy Center: https://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/jazz/jazzahead/, http://www.kennedy-center.org/explorer/artists/?entity_id=9799&source_type=B

Youtube videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6yvktTx2Ug: , “Giant Steps” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4AyCqCHCK0, “How High the Moon” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFywEM5tGOY, Medley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iemkYXz8UNs

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June 27 Artist of the Day: Max Roach

Max Roach is June 27 Artist of the day. He was a jazz drummer, and married to Abbey Lincoln.  Read about this influential artist here:

AllMusic: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/max-roach-mn0000396372

NPR: http://www.npr.org/artists/15622859/max-roach, http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2012/01/10/144900022/max-roach-drums-front-and-center, http://www.npr.org/2007/08/16/12862395/remembering-max-roach-rhythmic-innovator

Youtube videos: “Cherokee” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9cUWqkHCQ8, “Freedom Now” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5Dj7HQEasQ

 

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June 25 Artist of the Day: Cyrus Chestnut

Cyrus Chestnut is June 25 Artist of the day.  He is a jazz pianist who began playing piano at the age of six.  Read more about this talented musician here:

AllMusic: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/cyrus-chestnut-mn0000148978

NPR: http://www.npr.org/artists/15039966/cyrus-chestnut

Kennedy Center: https://www.kennedy-center.org/explorer/artists/?entity_id=3490&source_type=A

Youtube video: “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw2NCpmZSr0

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June 24 Artist of the Day: Dee Dee Bridgewater

June 24 Artist of the day is Dee Dee Bridgewater.  She is an award-winning vocalist who also starred as Billie Holiday in the musical biography “Lady Day.”  Read about this versatile singer and performer here:

AllMusic: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dee-dee-bridgewater-mn0000227415

NPR: http://www.npr.org/artists/15296069/dee-dee-bridgewater

PBS: An Interview with Dee Dee Bridgewater: http://video.pbs.org/video/2365205715/

Youtube video: “Maybe Today” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdRrP7BMAGk