Bassist Hal Gaylor, who worked with such artists as Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Chico Hamilton, Lena Horne, Judy Garland, Oscar Peterson and Charlie Parker as well as many others, died June 25 following a long illness. He was 85.
“He is truly one of the most gifted musicians I’ve ever met, and I can’t tell you how inspiring it is for me to sing … Read More “Mike Renzi 1941 – 2021”
Dr. Lonnie Smith, a Hammond B-3 organist who was a major stylist in the realm of soul jazz—and, later, one of the architects of acid … Read More “Dr. Lonnie Smith 1942 – 2021”
Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis, a saxophonist, composer, and arranger who was best known for his work in funk and R&B but equally adept and revered … Read More “Pee Wee Ellis 1941–2021”
Baron Browne, an accomplished electric bassist who made his deepest mark in the jazz-rock fusion realm, died early on the morning of September 2 at … Read More “Bassist Baron Browne Has Died at 61”
