Music Single : Rage Against The Machine – Maggie’s Farm
Man do I like this version of Bob’s song. Rage gives it the against the machine treatment. There are bands that bring energy and passion to their music but none … Continue reading
Duke’s Sidemen : Ben Webster
Ben Webster was his own man (bigger than life) but I love the Ellington connection. Webster was a big part of the Ellington band for years. The clip below is … Continue reading
CB Gets Athletic
I usually do takes on music/film that have moved me. I ventured into the written word once because I do enjoy a good read. So CB does have varied interests. … Continue reading
Movie : One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
We open with a car travelling in a rural area. We cut to a hospital/institution. A nurse arrives at a ward with the patients just waking up for the day. … Continue reading
Album : King Crimson – Red
After being exposed to King Crimson by way of ‘Larks Tounge In Aspic’ (It was just released at the time) I went back into their library and discovered all their … Continue reading
CB’s Favorite Solos – Dickie Betts
Here’s a song I’ve always dug. A couple of my fellow travelers on here (Music Enthusiast and Tommy) cringe at the term “country” but secretly they are fans because I … Continue reading
CB’s Favorite Performances : Ben Johnson – Sam The Lion
Some performances just sneak up on you and Ben Johnson’s work as Sam the Lion did just that. If there was ever perfect casting this was it. Sam is one … Continue reading
Album : The Kinks – Sleepwalker
I think I have established that The Kinks are one of my favorite bands. It was around the time of this album I finally got to see them live. When … Continue reading
Music Single : Pete Townshend – Face The Face
Here’s a version of a song that should get your attention. Pete Townshend (A certified CB fave) getting his big band thing on and tearing down the house. I wanted … Continue reading
Jazz Record : Sonny Rollins – Tenor Madness
Once I opened the door to the the jazz world and got more and more into it and started listening to all the great music that was out there it … Continue reading
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