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His drummer Clyde Stubblefield’s 20-second break on the track became one of the most sampled beats in music
The former editor’s boisterous autobiography charts the runaway, reckless success of the 1990s ‘lad’ magazine and the aftermath of addiction
The aisles were packed with dancers at this pulsating gig from the trombonist and his band
Backed by a piano trio, the American vocalist gave a distinctive twist to some familiar songs
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins imagined it as a sophisticated ballad, not a wild horror howl
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The three-day festival featured a kaleidoscope of acts from jazz and populist backgrounds
Chadwick Boseman is the real deal in this crackling James Brown biopic
Naomi Wallace’s drama explores the harsh lives of two women in New York in the 1950s
The Kansas-born singer touched down with infectious sci-fi funk and terrific showmanship
This live CD, culled from two French festival performances, reprises the original repertoire released in 1972
James Brown’s old Harlem haunt hosts an eclectic dance tribute to the master of funk
Saxophonist and funk pioneer Pee Wee Ellis gave this soulful quartet both focus and grit
This new greenfield weekend jazz festival had an unabashedly wide take on the genre
A tribute to the founder of modern jazz organ also featured James Brown’s former trombonist
The 18-member troupe was intent on establishing its ballet and street cred, its grounding in classicism and in black experience
The standout opening track ‘Watermelon Man’ captures the magic of the jazz band in their sly-rhythmed pomp
Service would allow retail investors to place own orders on market
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