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Memphis soulsters Bo-Keys keep it classic and real; playing Phoenix’s Rhythm Room

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For the Bo-Keys, Memphis soul runs as deep as the passing Mississippi River. Memphis soulsters The Bo-Keys play the Rhythm Room in Phoenix Nov. 7. The group’s recent album, Got To Get Back!, glides seamlessly along on heavy organ fills … Continue reading

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KellyLee Evans’ new disc channels Nina Simone

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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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Soul-searching sounds of Karen Savoca

While New Yorkers Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman have performed several times in Fairbanks, it’s safe to say no two shows were the same. That much can be said for their performance 8 p.m. today at the Pioneer Park Theatre. … Continue reading

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Bass is the place

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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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