Tag Archives: Jazz

Monday Open Thread | Keiko Matsui Week

Posted on May 7, 2018 by rikyrah

This week’s featured artists is Keiko Matsui. I discovered her music in the early 90s. Keiko Matsui (松居 慶子 Matsui Keiko, born 26 July 1961, as Keiko Doi), is a Japanese keyboardist and composer, specializing in smooth jazz, jazz fusion … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy New Years 3 Chics Family and Friends! Some sweet, pure, gentle music to ease into the new year. May all your goals, wishes, and dreams be fruitful. Here are a few of mine. Whatever you set out to accomplish, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on February 19, 2017 by rikyrah

MORNIN’ Everyone~! Have a BLESSED DAY. Mornin’ Mr. Radio Mornin’ little Cheerios Mornin’ sister Oriole Did I tell you everything is fine In my mind Mornin’ Mr. Shoe Shine Man Shine ’em bright in white and tan My baby said … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Jazz Week: Miles Davis

Posted on May 6, 2016 by rikyrah

Today’s Jazz figure really needs no introduction: Miles Davis.   BIOGRAPHY Miles Davis – legendary trumpeter and bandleader, explorer of unknown musical paths and enduring icon of hip – would be celebrating his 90th birthday this year had he not … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Jazz Week: Abbey Lincoln

Posted on May 5, 2016 by rikyrah

Today’s Jazz Figure is Abbey Lincoln. From Lincoln’s Obituary in the Guardian: If Abbey Lincoln was overwhelmed by the responsibility of being proclaimed “the last of the jazz singers”, she never let it show. As her great contemporaries and principal … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Jazz Week: Dinah Washington

Posted on May 4, 2016 by rikyrah

Today’s Jazz Figure is Dinah Washington. Dinah Washington skirted the boundaries of blues, jazz and popular music, becoming the most popular black female recording artist of the Fifties. Dinah Washington was born Ruth Lee Jones on August 29, 1924, in … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Jazz Week: Duke Ellington

Posted on May 3, 2016 by rikyrah

Today’s Jazz figure is Duke Ellington.   Duke Ellington was the most important composer in the history of jazz as well as being a bandleader who held his large group together continuously for almost 50 years. The two aspects of … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Jazz Week : Louis Armstrong

Posted on May 2, 2016 by rikyrah

This week was inspired by the latest in the White House’s Music Series: Jazz. Today’s gift from America to the world is Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. Louis Armstrong was the first important soloist to emerge in jazz, and he became the … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Jill Scott Week

Posted on August 3, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone! This week’s featured artist is Jill Scott. Jill Scott (born April 4, 1972) is an American singer, model and actress. Her 2000 debut, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, went platinum, and the followups … Continue reading →

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Seerendipity SOUL | Friday Open Thread | Kenny G

Posted on October 24, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy Friday, Everyone. Hope you’re enjoying Kenny G this week.

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