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KellyLee Evans’ new disc channels Nina Simone

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Glenn BurnSilver
KellyLee Evans grew up idolizing Nina Simone. She pays tribute with this stellar album.

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KellyLee Evans Nina (Plus Loin Music)Jazz artists regularly reinterpret contemporary’s songs, but KellyLee Evans bravely recorded an album of Nina Simone songs. It’s a bold move, given Simone’s stature, but Evans mostly pulls it off. Rather than simply mimic Simone, … Continue reading →

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Bass is the place

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Glenn BurnSilver
2010 Grammy Award winner for Best New Artist, Esperanza Spaulding

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Bassist Esperanza Spalding just won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist, rising above the likes of Justin Beiber, Drake and other more mainstream artists. Here is an article following an interview with her in September 2009. Continue reading →

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