South African jazz double bassist, vocalist, pianist, and a founding member of The Blue Notes - Johnny Dyani (1945 - 1986). Photo Credit: Daniel Morolong
Charles Mingus, Mingus Ah Um [1959] Columbia
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
Charles Mingus – bass
Booker Ervin – tenor sax
John Handy / Shafi Hadi – alto / tenor sax
Willie Dennis / Jimmy Knepper – trombone
Horace Parlan – piano
Dannie Richmond – drums
Fun fact: Paul Desmond, who wrote “Take Five”, signed away the rights to Dave Brubeck for $25,000. He later joked it was “the dumbest financial decision since Decca turned down the Beatles.”
#tinytalk • De La Soul looks back on the story behind their J Dilla-produced track, "Stakes Is High," and explains why carrying on after Dave’s passing became a way to celebrate his life.
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Producer: @AlanteSerene • Alanté Serene/NPR
Been shitted on this hating ass “Chump” I was just waiting for the fight to be over. Link in my bio! Go to my @youtube Agent Provocateur produced by @ronbrowz directed by @tanastreetheattv @willc_streetheat #barsonwheels New album on the way!!! #agentprovocateur 🤣 💯