Category Archives: Jimi Hendrix

Top 5 Songs – The Sales Brothers

Posted on August 22, 2022 by the press music reviews

Born into show business, hired guns Tony and his brother Hunt Sales were the rhythm section and driving force behind some key moments in rock history. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, bassist Tony and drummer Hunt’s father was well known comedian … Continue reading →

Posted in David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Jimi Hendrix, Sex Pistols, Steve Jones, Stooges, The, Todd Rundgren, Top 5 Songs | 16 Comments

The Gil Evans Orchestra – Out of the Cool

Posted on November 9, 2020 by the press music reviews

In the wake of brilliant arranger Gil Evans’ emblematic triumphs of classical-jazz collaborations with Miles Davis: Miles Ahead (1957), Porgy and Bess (1958), and Sketches of Spain (1960), this album, Out of the Cool, a title evoking his experiments in mood and form with … Continue reading →

Posted in Gil Evans, Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, On This Day, Sting | Tagged Birth of Cool, Jazz | 5 Comments

London: Part 1

Posted on March 8, 2020 by the press music reviews

Welcome to the European Rock Pilgrimage (also known as my family holiday February 2020 including something of a celebration for a significant birthday milestone, but more about that later) where I’ve managed to visit some of my favourite ever rock … Continue reading →