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Unfortunately, before the tour they had to let go of the original bassist, Brent Wilson. When the tour finally ended, Panic was finally able to return to Las Vegas, their home. To their delight, it was announced that Panic would record from the Palms Casino Resort, in Las Vegas. In January 2008, a cover for their new album

Kenny Garrett Kenny Garrett is one of my favorite Alto saxophone players. He was born in Detroit, in 1960 and started to play saxophone in his childhood since his father also played tenor sax. Kenny Garrett’s career as a saxophonist started early at the age of 17 with a saxophone spot in Mercer Ellington’s revived Ellington Orchestra. And then he seated in Mel Lewis’ group (a traditional route for young and aspiring jazzers), and performing Charles Mingus’ music with Dannie Richmond Quartet. Garrett

Sonny’s Blues- James Baldwin Baldwin writes a story of two brothers who grew up together. However, they had contrasting lives, which brings into focus the theme of being safe while taking risks as well. As the two boys grew older, their differences widened hence contributing to their very different lives. The narrator, the older of the two brothers seemed to embrace a more cautious approach and was greatly determined to achieve future success. Sonny, the younger brother seems to love adventure and

“‘You know the idea that every abused child in America bought Nirvana’s album? It’s so right. I felt a comfort and soul in his voice...a solace that I needed,’”(Hilburn). The rock star, Kurt Cobain, was often referred to as the grandest of his time. He made many changes in the world and people remembered him for it. His character was truly raw and real, and people all around the world adored him for it. When Kurt Cobain’s death plunged on the world, it made a tremendous impact, but during his life

With The Time Verses (Criss Cross, 2017), alto saxophonist David Binney brings in his characteristic soundscapes, which, besides completely identifiable within his own style and compositional structure, sound bold and fresh. “I pay attention to those things. I'm not one to follow the pack and have always wanted to sound unique, always searching and stretching. I understand how to write and play interesting music. This is what I do and what I love. It's my passion and it comes naturally to me. Plus

its tempo and tune. Even though it originated from bebop it is much longer. The soft tones causes cool jazz to be played in clubs such as an intimate club. No one ever just becomes famous, right? Right. Lennie Tristano established a trio with a bassist and guitar player, and it was not long before he was performing with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. A jazz critic named Barry

The final record on Cage the Elephant’s 2013 album Melophobia is not only thought provoking, but extremely deep and depressing. At first, I believed this song was about love lost. A five second part of the video at the end completely changed my analysis and made me understand what is truly going on. I believe this song is a deep reflection of how tough it was to be away from his girlfriend, Juliette Buchs, in a long distance relationship. Matt Schultz, the lead singer, talked about his long term

Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer who is widely considered to be the most important electric guitarist in the history of music. Although Hendrix is known for his outstanding ability to play the guitar, he is also a very famous name in Blues music. He played the acoustic guitar but is known for his outstanding ability to play the electric guitar. With songs such as Red House, Here My Train A Comin', and Born Under a Bad Sign, Hendrix is considered

Nina Simone was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon, February 21, 1933 in North Carolina. The sixth of eight children, she began playing the piano at the age of three and showed extreme talent for classical music. Due to the poverty of her family, her mother worked as a maid. Nina showed her talent to her mother’s employer, who recognized her great ability and started a fund to pay for Nina’s piano lessons and early education. When she was twelve she performed a classical piano recital. Her parents had

I chose to attend a jazz concert at UNCW on September 28th, 2016. The musicians playing were: Jerald Shynett on trombone, Andy Whittington on piano, Natalie Boeyink on bass, Justin Hoke on guitar and Michael D’Angelo on drums. There were two special guests playing with this ensemble: Lynn Grissett on trumpet and Ryan Mulder on saxophone (joined them on stage for only a few select pieces). Upon walking in to the theater the stage was set with the piano on stage left the drums on stage right and the