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Johnny Lytle
Johnny Dillard Lytle (October 13, 1932 in Springfield, Ohio – December 15, 1995 in Springfield) was a jazz drummer and vibraphonist. Life and career Lytle grew up in Springfield, Ohio in a family of musicians, the son of a trumpeter father and an organist mother. He began playing the drums and piano at an early age. Before studying music in earnest, he was a boxer, and was a successful Golden Gloves champion. During the late '50s, Lytle continued to box, but landed jobs as a drummer for Ray Charles, Jimmy Witherspoon and Gene Ammons. Then he switched from drums to vibraphone and toured with organist Hiram "Boots" Johnson from 1955 to 1957. He formed his first group in 1957 with saxophonist Boots Johnson, organist Milton Harris and drummer William "Peppy" Hinnant. He impressed the producer Orrin Keepnews who signed him to his Jazzland label in 1960. Lionel Hampton said Lytle was "the greatest vibes player in the world." Lytle was known for his great hand speed and showmanshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Springfield, Ohio
Springfield is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Clark County, Ohio, Clark County. The municipality is located in southwestern Ohio and is situated on the Mad River (Ohio), Mad River, Buck Creek, and Beaver Creek, approximately west of Columbus, Ohio, Columbus and northeast of Dayton, Ohio, Dayton. Springfield is home to Wittenberg University, a liberal arts college. As of the United States Census 2020, 2020 census, the city had a total population of 58,662, The Springfield, Ohio metropolitan area#Springfield MSA, Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 136,001 residents. The Little Miami Scenic Trail, a paved rail-trail that is nearly 80 miles long, extends from the Buck Creek Scenic Trail head in Springfield south to Newtown, Ohio (near Cincinnati). It has become popular with hikers and cyclists. In 1983, ''Newsweek'' magazine featured Springfield in its 50th-anniversary issue, entitled, "The American Dream." It chronicled the eff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nancy Wilson (singer)
Nancy Wilson may refer to: * Nancy Wilson (jazz singer) (1937–2018), American jazz singer and actress * Nancy Wilson (religious leader) (born 1950), Moderator of the Metropolitan Community Churches * Nancy Wilson (rock musician) (born 1954), American rock singer and guitarist for the band Heart * Nancy Wilson (journalist) Nancy Wilson (born c. 1955) is a Canadian television journalist. She was an anchor for CBC News Now before her retirement. She joined CBC Newsworld in 1991 as the host of ''This Country''. Prior to joining, Wilson worked on CBC Television's newsm ... (born 1955), Canadian television journalist * Nancy Wilson (basketball) (born 1969), professional and college basketball coach {{human name disambiguation, Wilson, Nancy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New And Groovy
''New and Groovy'' is the eighth album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1966 for the Tuba label.Payne, DJohnnny Lytle discographyaccessed November 16, 2012 Reception The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars stating "''New and Groovy'' was appropriately titled. The soul of Lytle's vibes came with an ambience that's reflected in each one of these compositions".Lytle, CAllmusic Reviewaccessed November 16, 2012 Track listing ''All compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated'' # "The Snapper" - 2:19 # " Summertime" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) - 4:15 # "Selim" - 3:32 # "The Shadow of Your Smile" (Johnny Mandel, Paul Francis Webster) - 3:39 # "Come and Get It" - 4:19 # "The Pulpit" - 4:00 # "Too Close for Comfort" (Jerry Bock, Larry Holofcener, George David Weiss) - 3:48 # "Chanukah" - 2:30 # "Screamin' Loud" - 2:46 # "El Marcel" - 3:55 Personnel *Johnny Lytle - vibraphone *Wynton Kelly - piano (trac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Loop (Johnny Lytle Album)
''The Loop'' is the seventh album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1965 for the Tuba label.Payne, DJohnnny Lytle discographyaccessed November 16, 2012 Reception The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars stating "this is one groovin' album in the vein of hard bop".Lytle, CAllmusic Reviewaccessed November 16, 2012 Track listing ''All compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated'' # "The Loop" - 2:18 # "The More I See You" (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren) - 4:20 # "The Man" - 2:42 # " Time After Time" (Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne) - 4:28 # "Big Bill" - 3:52 # "Possum Grease" - 2:13 # "Cristo Redentor" ( Duke Pearson) - 4:44 # "The Shyster" - 3:08 # " My Romance" ( Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) - 4:02 # "Hot Sauce" - 2:20 Personnel *Johnny Lytle - vibraphone, marimba *Wynton Kelly - piano The piano is a stringed keyboard instrument in which the strings are struck by wooden hammers that are coated with a softer material ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Village Caller!
''The Village Caller'' is the sixth album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1964 for the Riverside label. accessed November 5, 2012 Reception awarded the album 3 stars stating "A touch lightweight at times but fun anyway... Most of the selections on this date are treated rhythmically, either R&B-ish or with a Latin feel. The results will not reward close listening, but Lytle plays well and this CD will be considered quite satisfying at parties".Yanow, S[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Got That Feeling!
''Got That Feeling!'' is the fifth album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1963 for the Riverside label. accessed November 2, 2012 Reception The site awarded the album 4 stars stating "''Got That Feeling!'' is exactly what it set out to be -- groove-oriented and infectious, but swinging, improvisatory, and imaginative. The material on this LP isn't difficult to absorb; accessibility was Lytle's goal, and he accomplishes that goal".Henderson, AAllmusi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Barretto
Raymundo "Ray" Barretto Pagán (April 29, 1929 – February 17, 2006) was an American percussionist and bandleader of Puerto Rican descent. Throughout his career as a percussionist, he played a wide variety of Latin music styles, as well as Latin jazz. His first hit, "El Watusi," was recorded by his Charanga Moderna in 1962, becoming the most successful pachanga song in the United States. In the late 1960s, Barretto became one of the leading exponents of boogaloo and what would later be known as salsa. Nonetheless, many of Barretto's recordings would remain rooted in more traditional genres such as son cubano. A master of the descarga (improvised jam session), Barretto was a long-time member of the Fania All-Stars. His success continued into the 1970s with songs such as "Cocinando" and "Indestructible." His last album for Fania Records, ''Soy dichoso'', was released in 1990. He then formed the New World Spirit jazz ensemble and continued to tour and record until his death in 2006 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moon Child (Johnny Lytle Album)
''Moon Child'' is the fourth album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1962 for the Jazzland label. accessed November 2, 2012 Reception The site awarded the album 4 stars stating "''Moon Child'' is a perfect example of how instrumental jazz can have commercial appeal without losing its integrity".Henderson, AAllmusic Review accessed November 2, 2012 Track listing ''All compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated'' # ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Griffin
John Arnold Griffin III (April 24, 1928 – July 25, 2008) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Nicknamed "the Little Giant" for his short stature and forceful playing, Griffin's career began in the mid-1940s and continued until the month of his death. A pioneering figure in hard bop, Griffin recorded prolifically as a bandleader in addition to stints with pianist Thelonious Monk, drummer Art Blakey, in partnership with fellow tenor Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and as a member of the Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band after he moved to Europe in the 1960s. In 1995, Griffin was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music. Early life and career Griffin studied music at DuSable High School in Chicago under Walter Dyett, starting out on clarinet before moving on to oboe and then alto saxophone. While still at high school at the age of 15, Griffin was playing with T-Bone Walker in a band led by Walker's brother. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nice And Easy (album)
''Nice and Easy'' (subtitled ''The Soulful Vibes of Johnny Lytle'') is the third album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1962 for the Jazzland label. accessed November 2, 2012 Reception The site awarded the album 4½ stars stating "''Nice and Easy'' is a mellow and heavily bop-influenced set fairly far removed from his usual blues-tinged funk... The results are a welcome change of pace from Lytle's often frenetic and occasionally too-busy style, and the ballad-heavy selection is a nice balance of new tunes and a few familiar standards. Overall, this could well be Johnny Lytle's best set".[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy Ground
''Happy Ground'' is the second album by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1961 for the Jazzland label. The album was later reissued on the Riverside label in 1963. accessed November 2, 2012 Track listing ''All compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated'' # "Lela"- 4:13 # " Secret Love" ( Paul Francis Webster, Sammy Fain) - 6:51 # " |
Jazzland Recordings
Jazzland Recordings is a Norwegian jazz and improvised music label based in Oslo, Norway, often associated with nu jazz. It was founded in 1996 by pianist Bugge Wesseltoft to release his "New Conception of Jazz" and operate as a standalone label. There were three divisions of the Jazzland: "Jazzland", "Grüner", and "Acoustic", but these were dropped. Roster * Greta Aagre and Erik Honoré * Eivind Aarset * Atomic * Jon Balke * Jan Bang * Beady Belle * Mari Kvien Brunvoll * Come Shine * The Core * Jon Eberson * Sidsel Endresen * Endresen/ Wesseltoft Duo * Torun Eriksen * Ingebrigt Håker Flaten * Frøydis Grorud * Humvee * Patrick Shaw Iversen & Raymond Pellicer * Maria Kannegaard * Audun Kleive * Håkon Kornstad * Ola Kvernberg * Lord Kelvin * Merriwinkle * Mopti * Motif * Mungolian Jet Set * Punkt * Javid Afsari Rad * Live Maria Roggen * Samsa'Ra * Shining * Stein Urheim and Mari Kvien Brunvoll * Rob Van De Wouw * Paolo Vinaccia * Bugge Wesseltoft * Bugge Wesseltof ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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