Mode Plagal, an original Greek band that performs traditional Greek music mixed with jazz, funk, and other international styles, is called Mode Plagal. They are known as “the preeminent ambassadors for the much-maligned vernacular Greek musical tradition in the 21st Century”. The Athens-based group was founded in 1990 by Thodoris Rolos (saxophone, vocals), Kleon Antonu … Read more
Japanese jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist. Born December 6, 1927, in Matsumoto (Naganoma); died July 6, 2000. Rarely, if ever, the name Akira Miyazawa appears in jazz reference books. The internet doesn’t offer much information about Akira Miyazawa, except for a few sites that sell his CDs. It is unfortunate, as his recordings tell the … Read more
The Modern Jazz Disciples, not to be confused with Modern Jazz Quartet, were a notable but short-lived hard-bop group that was active in late ’50s through early ’60s. Curtis Peagler, an alto and tenor saxophonist, was the leader of The Disciples. He died in Beverly Hills, CA, on December 19, 1992. In 1958, Peagler formed … Read more
Miyeon & Park are a critically acclaimed duo that is structured improvisation musicians. Their repertoire includes Korean, contemporary classical, and jazz music. Since the mid-90’s, they have been performing regularly. Numerous albums have been released by them. Kang Tae Hwan (a.sax), Satoh Masahiko (pf),Lauren Newton,voice),Otomo Yashihide(gt.elec), Simon Nabatovepf), Wadada Leo Smithtp )…. Their duo album … Read more
Modern Jazz Quartet was a pivotal figure in jazz’s development in the 1950s. Although they were officially disbanded in 1974 they have reformed several times for concerts and recordings, making them an “evergreen” jazz group. This was not always the case. The Modern Jazz Quartet was initially formed as the Milt Jackson Quartet. It had … Read more
Grover Mitchell, a soloist with soul and expressive vocals, is most well-known for his association to swing greats. He has a very likable, appealing tone that was influenced largely by Tommy Dorsey. He was born in Whatley, Alabama and grew up in Pittsburgh. In the early 1960s, he moved to California. Mitchell was a member … Read more
Joni Mitchell, CC (b. Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, CC (b. Mitchell was born Roberta Joan Anderson in Fort Macleod (Alberta, Canada) on 7th November 1943. She is a poet, musician, and artist. She was born in Saskatoon in Saskatchewan and attended briefly the Alberta College of Art at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, Alberta. … Read more
Keith Moore Mitchell (September 20, 1928, New York City – November 8, 1993, Salem Oregon), also known as Red Mitchell was an American jazz double-bassist and composer. He is also a poet, lyricist, and lyricist. Red was brought up in New Jersey by an engineer father and mother who were passionate about poetry. His first … Read more
Born 1971 Instrument: Keyboard Piano,Keyboards,Composer,Lyricist,Teacher,Arranger Projects: Robert Mitchell’s Panacea (4-piece band Deborah Jordan Vocals and Tom Mason Bass), Robert Mitchell & Omar Puente (3io) (pno/bass,dr trio), Robert Mitchell and Julien Siegal (2 piano+sax duo), Robert Mitchell, Corey Mwamba (piano+vibes), new one tba Robert Mitchell was nominated twice for the BBC Jazz Awards (Best newcomer and … Read more
Greg Prato’s biography. Willie Mitchell is best known for signing Al Green to Hi Records. He was also the producer of Green’s most successful records. Mitchell was born in Ashland on March 23, 1928. He was raised in Memphis, TN. Mitchell began studying music and arranging as an infant. At eight years old, he took … Read more
