The master alto saxophonist Richie Cole died on May 2 at age 72. The cause of death has not been announced, so it’s unknown for now if it was related to COVID-19.
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Arts Remembrance: The Three Funkiest Handclaps in Music History — An Appreciation of Bill Withers
When I think of Bill Withers I think of just three handclaps. It’s my favorite example in his music, or just about anyone else’s, of the power of restraint — not slamming and flailing about to shift a groove into overdrive.
Music and Concert Favorites 2019
Our expert music critics serve up their usual highly eclectic round-up of the year’s most memorable.
Music Commentary: Why You Should Buy 45s
Let the unimaginative people diddle around with their baseball cards and stamp collections. This is the kind of irrational, eccentric passion that you will be remembered for.
Jazz CD Review: Miles Davis’ “Rubberband” — Stretch Your Ears
Heard as a Miles Davis record pure and simple, Rubberband is one of the strongest from the comeback period.