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James Blood Ulmer, from Blind Willie McTell to
Ornette Coleman
Ornette Coleman
The Incomparable Grand Dame of Folk, Jo Mapes
An Interview with Trumpet Player Kiku Collins
This former "Jersey Girl" found her way from a small
northern New Jersey town to the prestigious Interlochen
Arts Academy in Michigan. From there, she went on to
study classical performance at Manhattan School of
Music. Her mentor, Mr. Mel Broiles, always encouraged
her, as one of the few female trumpet players trying to
survive in a man's world. He always encouraged her to
pursue her dreams, and his voice has echoed in her
head every time she wanted to give up.
Whether you hear Ms. Collins on the television or radio,
with mega-pop stars or local NYC acts, one thing is
crystal clear, her passion and love for life comes
through in her sound, her voice, her eyes, her soul.
Click here for "An Interview with Trumpet Player, Kiku
Collins"
northern New Jersey town to the prestigious Interlochen
Arts Academy in Michigan. From there, she went on to
study classical performance at Manhattan School of
Music. Her mentor, Mr. Mel Broiles, always encouraged
her, as one of the few female trumpet players trying to
survive in a man's world. He always encouraged her to
pursue her dreams, and his voice has echoed in her
head every time she wanted to give up.
Whether you hear Ms. Collins on the television or radio,
with mega-pop stars or local NYC acts, one thing is
crystal clear, her passion and love for life comes
through in her sound, her voice, her eyes, her soul.
Click here for "An Interview with Trumpet Player, Kiku
Collins"
In 1958 Jo Mapes was considered by many in
the entertainment industry to be the female
folksinger who would be the major star. Jo
played all of the best clubs , concert halls
and venues, recording five albums for Kapp
records.
Jo was the female performer on the pilot of
The Hootnany show, and the most often
repeated guest. A single mother supporting
herself and three children, she spent an
exhausting eight or nine years on the road,
until deciding to leave the business in order
to stay at home with her children, Her last
appearance was her farewell concert at
Carnegie Hall, where she recieved a standing
ovation.
the entertainment industry to be the female
folksinger who would be the major star. Jo
played all of the best clubs , concert halls
and venues, recording five albums for Kapp
records.
Jo was the female performer on the pilot of
The Hootnany show, and the most often
repeated guest. A single mother supporting
herself and three children, she spent an
exhausting eight or nine years on the road,
until deciding to leave the business in order
to stay at home with her children, Her last
appearance was her farewell concert at
Carnegie Hall, where she recieved a standing
ovation.
Working in advertising as a writer producer. From 1968 through 1978, she
replaced Roger Ebert at The Chicago Sun-Times, when he left the newspaper.
Now a suburban grandmother of three, parent and friend to a small Daschund
named Oscar, her guitar is always close by. Jo has recently completed a book
about her years as a singer, and everyone she knew then, established stars,
today.
She's the only senior she knows, who listens to The Indigo Girls, Norah Jones
Mellisa Ethridge, Eric Clapton and B.B and Buddy Guy, old motown and R&B,
folk music,and classic jazz and blues. Ella and Billie and of course, James
Taylor..and Bach. Her senior neighbors talk about it. "Why do you listen to
that stuff?" She just smiles.
replaced Roger Ebert at The Chicago Sun-Times, when he left the newspaper.
Now a suburban grandmother of three, parent and friend to a small Daschund
named Oscar, her guitar is always close by. Jo has recently completed a book
about her years as a singer, and everyone she knew then, established stars,
today.
She's the only senior she knows, who listens to The Indigo Girls, Norah Jones
Mellisa Ethridge, Eric Clapton and B.B and Buddy Guy, old motown and R&B,
folk music,and classic jazz and blues. Ella and Billie and of course, James
Taylor..and Bach. Her senior neighbors talk about it. "Why do you listen to
that stuff?" She just smiles.
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James "Blood" Ulmer (born 2 February 1942 in
St. Matthews, South Carolina) is an American
jazz and blues guitarist and singer. Ulmer's
guitar sound is very distinctive, and has been
described as jagged and stinging. His singing
has been called "raggedly soulful." Ulmer
began his career playing with various soul
jazz ensembles, and first recorded with
organist John Patton in 1969.
After moving to New York in 1971, Ulmer
played with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Joe
Henderson, Paul Bley, Rashied Ali and Larry
Young. In the early 1970s, Ulmer joined
Ornette Coleman; he was the first electric
guitarist to record and tour extensively with
Coleman. He has credited Coleman as a
major influence, and Coleman's strong
St. Matthews, South Carolina) is an American
jazz and blues guitarist and singer. Ulmer's
guitar sound is very distinctive, and has been
described as jagged and stinging. His singing
has been called "raggedly soulful." Ulmer
began his career playing with various soul
jazz ensembles, and first recorded with
organist John Patton in 1969.
After moving to New York in 1971, Ulmer
played with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Joe
Henderson, Paul Bley, Rashied Ali and Larry
Young. In the early 1970s, Ulmer joined
Ornette Coleman; he was the first electric
guitarist to record and tour extensively with
Coleman. He has credited Coleman as a
major influence, and Coleman's strong
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reliance on electric guitar in his fusion-oriented recordings owes a distinct
debt to Ulmer.
He formed a group called the Music Revelation Ensemble with David Murray
and Ronald Shannon Jackson, with whom he recorded throughout the
1980s and 1990s. Different incarnations of the group also featured Julius
Hemphill, Arthur Blythe, Sam Rivers, and Hamiet Bluiett on saxophones
and flutes.
1983's Odyssey, with drummer Warren Benbow and violinist Charles
Burnham, was described as "avant-gutbucket," leading writer Bill Milkowski
to describe the music as "conjuring images of Skip James and Albert Ayler
jamming on the Mississippi Delta." Ulmer has recorded many albums as a
leader, including three recent acclaimed blues-oriented records produced
by Vernon Reid
debt to Ulmer.
He formed a group called the Music Revelation Ensemble with David Murray
and Ronald Shannon Jackson, with whom he recorded throughout the
1980s and 1990s. Different incarnations of the group also featured Julius
Hemphill, Arthur Blythe, Sam Rivers, and Hamiet Bluiett on saxophones
and flutes.
1983's Odyssey, with drummer Warren Benbow and violinist Charles
Burnham, was described as "avant-gutbucket," leading writer Bill Milkowski
to describe the music as "conjuring images of Skip James and Albert Ayler
jamming on the Mississippi Delta." Ulmer has recorded many albums as a
leader, including three recent acclaimed blues-oriented records produced
by Vernon Reid
Carolyn Wonderland, Texas Blues At It's Best
Carolyn Wonderland and her band have been
steadily touring the world and releasing CD's since
the mid-nineties.
Carolyn has won tons of awards including
the best guitarist award in the 2004 Houston Press
Music Awards (and, in years past, songwriter of the
year, musician of the year, release of the year, and
best vocalist)! Carolyn Wonderland toured with
Buddy Guy and Johnny Winter, jammed with Los
Lobos and Bob Dylan, recorded with Asleep at
the Wheel, Jerry Lightfoot and Vince Welnick! Her
music has been featured on prime-time network TV
dramas such as NBC's "Homicide" and "Time of Your
Life" on Fox!
steadily touring the world and releasing CD's since
the mid-nineties.
Carolyn has won tons of awards including
the best guitarist award in the 2004 Houston Press
Music Awards (and, in years past, songwriter of the
year, musician of the year, release of the year, and
best vocalist)! Carolyn Wonderland toured with
Buddy Guy and Johnny Winter, jammed with Los
Lobos and Bob Dylan, recorded with Asleep at
the Wheel, Jerry Lightfoot and Vince Welnick! Her
music has been featured on prime-time network TV
dramas such as NBC's "Homicide" and "Time of Your
Life" on Fox!
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