C.C. Rider (and other songs of love)
I was exploring the vast holdings of my digital music empire and came across quite a few songs named C.C. Rider, See See Rider, Easy Rider Blues, I Know You Rider… basically, several variations [...]
Sweet Giant of the Blues
Newly promoted to Keyboard Correspondent for Rubber City Review, Brother Jack is back with this look at the wonderful Otis Spann – a true giant of the blues piano… If you were looking to [...]
Those Chimeless Holiday Classics
‘Tis the season for holiday music playlists. As “the guy who collects music,” I’ve received a number of Christmas-mix CDs over the years from friends, co-workers and family members. And, sad to [...]
Let Us Now Praise the Organ Combo
I love the sound of a Hammond B3 doing a slow-boil under the bluesy guitar of Grant Green or Kenny Burrell, or wrapped around a warm, soulful sax. But there’s a thin line between the best of [...]