Monthly Archives: February 2021

Chick Corea R.I.P

image from Wikipedia Armando Anthony "Chick" Corea (June 12, 1941 – February 9, 2021) was a grand master of jazz; a creative force that like his mentor Miles Davis, constantly pushed the envelope ever evolving the jazz genre. Perhaps best known as a Jazz/Rock Fusion pioneer, he was much more than that. From [...]

By |February 14th, 2021|Categories: Jazz History, Media|Comments Off on Chick Corea R.I.P
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The Church Built On ‘A Love Supreme’

In 1965, Franzo and Marina King witnessed a live performance of John Coltrane in San Francisco. For them it was truly a religious experience that eventually lead to the founding of the "Church of Saint John Coltrane". This excellent National Public Radio documentary will recount the story behind the Church of Saint John Coltrane, built [...]

By |February 3rd, 2021|Categories: Education, Jazz History, Media, Movie Reviews|Comments Off on The Church Built On ‘A Love Supreme’
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