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Sammy Figueroa
Sammy Figueroa (born November 16, 1948, The Bronx, New York) is an American percussionist. At 18 he joined the band of bassist Bobby Valentín and also co-led the Brazilian/Latin fusion group Raíces. Selected Discography at . ''www.discogs.com'' As leader or co-leader Solo * ''Talisman'' (2014, Savant, SCD 2144) with Glaucia Nasser * ''Memory of Water'' (2015, Ashe Records) * ''Imaginary World'' (2015, Savant, SCD 2151) With Sammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion * ''...and Sammy Walked In'' (2006, Savant Records 2066) * ''The Magician'' (2007, Savant 2079) * ''Urban Nature'' (2011, Senator Records, SEN-1001) A ...
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The Bronx
The Bronx () is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Bronx County, in the state of New York. It is south of Westchester County; north and east of the New York City borough of Manhattan, across the Harlem River; and north of the New York City borough of Queens, across the East River. The Bronx has a land area of and a population of 1,472,654 in the 2020 census. If each borough were ranked as a city, the Bronx would rank as the ninth-most-populous in the U.S. Of the five boroughs, it has the fourth-largest area, fourth-highest population, and third-highest population density.New York State Department of Health''Population, Land Area, and Population Density by County, New York State – 2010'' retrieved on August 8, 2015. It is the only borough of New York City not primarily on an island. With a population that is 54.8% Hispanic as of 2020, it is the only majority-Hispanic county in the Northeastern United States and the fourth-most-populous nationwide. The Bronx ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cupid's In Fashion
'' Cupid's in Fashion'' is the ninth album by the Average White Band (also AWB), a Scottish funk and R&B band. It was released in 1982 on the RCA label and peaked at #49 in the R&B album charts. Track listing ;Side 1 #"You’re My Number One" (Dan Hartman) #"Easier Said Than Done" (Kashif) #"You Wanna Belong" (Roger Ball, Vivian Cherry) #"Cupid’s in Fashion" (Hamish Stuart, Alan Gorrie, Roger Ball, White) #"Theatre of Excess" (Alan Gorrie, White) ;Side 2 #"I Believe" (Keith Forsey, Harold Faltermeyer) #"Is it Love That You’re Running From" (Alan Gorrie) #"Reach Out I'll Be There" ( Holland-Dozier-Holland) #"Isn’t it Strange" (Hamish Stuart, Ned Doheny) #"Love’s a Heartache" (Ned Doheny) Original album sleeve notes Personnel ;Average White Band *Alan Gorrie – lead vocals, bass, guitar and keyboards *Hamish Stuart – lead vocals, guitar and bass *Roger Ball – keyboards and alto saxophone *Steve Ferrone – drums *Malcolm Duncan – tenor saxophone and flute *Onnie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Straphangin'
''Straphangin is an album by the American jazz fusion group, the Brecker Brothers. It was released by Arista Records in 1981. Reception AllMusic awarded the album with 3 stars and its review by Rob Theakston states: "No doubt taking sonic cues from Spyro Gyra and Steely Dan, the guys open the album with the mellow title track and the equally suggestive "Threesome" before stepping things up with the highly percussive "Bathsheba".Theakston, R. Allmusic Review: ''Straphanginaccessed 27 June 2015 Track listing # "Straphangin'" (Michael Brecker) - 8:06 # "Threesome" (Randy Brecker) - 6:24 # "Bathsheba" (Michael Brecker) - 6:58 # "Jacknife" (Randy Brecker) - 6:16 # "Why Can’t I Be There" (Randy Brecker) - 5:00 # "Not Ethiopia" (Michael Brecker) - 5:40 # "Spreadeagle" (Randy Brecker) - 5:57 Personnel The Brecker Brothers * Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone, arrangements (1, 3, 6), producer * Randy Brecker – trumpet, flugelhorn, arrangements ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Stop The Music (Brecker Brothers Album)
''Don’t Stop the Music'' is the third album by the American jazz fusion group, the Brecker Brothers. It was released by Arista Records in 1977. Reception AllMusic awarded the album with 3 stars and its review by Jason Elias states: "The funky and quirky "Squids" features Randy Brecker's customarily offbeat and singular electric trumpet work. Hiram Bullock's articulate guitar also shines on that track and he fit into the Breckers sound like no other player. "Funky Sea, Funky Dew" is a reflective, urbane mid-tempo offering that has great tenor solos from Michael Brecker".Elias, J. Allmusic Review: ''Don’t Stop the Music''accessed 1 July 2015 At the 1978 Grammy Awards the album received a nomination for Best R&B Instrumental Performance ("Funky Sea, Funky Dew"). Track listing # "Finger Lickin' Good" (Randy Brecker, Ticky Brecker) - 3:58 # "Funky Sea, Funky Dew" (Michael Brecker) - 6:13 # "As Long as I’ve Got Your Love" (Doug Billard, Beverly Billard) - 4:14 # " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back To Back (Brecker Brothers Album)
''Back to Back'' is the second album by American jazz fusion group, the Brecker Brothers. It was released by Arista Records in 1976. AllMusic gave the album three stars. Track listing # "Keep it Steady (Brecker Bump)" (Randy Brecker, Steve Khan, David Sanborn, Luther Vandross) – 6:24 # "If You Wanna Boogie...Forget It" (Don Grolnick, Steve Khan, Will Lee (bassist), Will Lee) – 3:58 # "Lovely Lady" (Randy Brecker, Allee Willis, Charlotte Crossley) – 6:17 # "Night Flight" (Michael Brecker) – 6:17 # "Slick Stuff" (Randy Brecker) – 4:48 # "Dig a Little Deeper" (Don Grolnick, Will Lee, Allee Willis, David Lasley) – 4:00 # "Grease Piece" (Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, Steve Khan, David Sanborn) – 5:47 # "What Can a Miracle Do" (Don Grolnick, Luther Vandross) – 4:16 # "I Love Wastin' Time With You" (Michael Brecker, Allee Willis, Charlotte Crossley) – 6:31 Personnel The Brecker Brothers * Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone, flute * Randy Brecker – trumpet, el ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brecker Brothers
The Brecker Brothers were a jazz fusion music duo consisting of siblings Michael and Randy. Michael played saxophone, flute, and EWI, and Randy played trumpet and flugelhorn. The brothers attended Cheltenham High School in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. Randy, the older brother, became famous as an original member of the group Blood, Sweat & Tears. He appeared on their debut album ''Child Is Father to the Man'' in 1968. Michael first appeared on record supporting Randy on his solo debut album, titled '' Score'', which was released in 1969. In 1970 and 1971 the brothers were members of the group Dreams who recorded two albums for Columbia Records. The brothers frequently played together, and individually, as session musicians on recordings by other artists. They were heard on Todd Rundgren's hit "Hello It's Me", which reached No. 5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in 1973. Other notable appearances include Parliament's ''Mothership Connection'' and the debut album of the Japanese f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonight (David Bowie Album)
''Tonight'' is the 16th studio album by English singer-songwriter David Bowie, released on 24 September 1984 through EMI America Records. The follow-up to his most commercially successful album '' Let's Dance'' (1983), it was written and recorded in mid-1984 at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Canada, following the conclusion of the Serious Moonlight Tour. The music on ''Tonight'' has been characterised as pop, blue-eyed soul, dance and rock. Much of the album's sound is the same as its predecessor's, due to Bowie's effort to retain the new audience that he had recently attracted, although some tracks contain R&B and reggae influences. Bowie, Derek Bramble, and Hugh Padgham produced the album. Much of Bowie's creative process was the same as he used on ''Let's Dance''. Many of the same personnel from ''Let's Dance'' and the Serious Moonlight tour returned for the ''Tonight'' sessions, with a few additions. Like its predecessor, Bowie played no instruments on ''Tonight'', inste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let's Dance (David Bowie Album)
''Let's Dance'' is the 15th studio album by English singer-songwriter David Bowie, released on 14 April 1983 through EMI America Records. After the release of '' Scary Monsters'' (1980), Bowie began a period of numerous musical collaborations and film appearances. By 1982, he left RCA Records out of dissatisfaction and signed with EMI America. Wanting a fresh start, he chose Nile Rodgers of the band Chic to co-produce his next record. The album was recorded in December 1982 at the Power Station in New York City. The sessions featured entirely new players, including then-unknown Texas blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan on lead guitar. For the first time ever, Bowie only sang and played no instruments. Musically, ''Let's Dance'' has been described as a post-disco record, with elements of dance-rock, dance-pop and new wave. It contains three cover songs: Iggy Pop's "China Girl", which Bowie and Pop had recorded together for the latter's ''The Idiot'' (1977); Metro's "Cri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Bowie
David Robert Jones (8 January 194710 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie ( ), was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, he is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Bowie was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music. Bowie developed an interest in music from an early age. He studied art, music and design before embarking on a professional career as a musician in 1963. "Space Oddity", released in 1969, was his first top-five entry on the UK Singles Chart. After a period of experimentation, he re-emerged in 1972 during the glam rock era with his flamboyant and androgynous alter ego Ziggy Stardust (character), Ziggy Stardust. The character was spearheaded by the success of Bowie's single "Starman (song), Starma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teaser (Tommy Bolin Album)
''Teaser'' is the 1975 debut solo album from American guitarist Tommy Bolin. Background ''Teaser'' was released in conjunction with the album '' Come Taste the Band'' by Deep Purple, on which Bolin also played guitar. This album is cherished by fans for the broad range of styles in Bolin's playing. The material spans hard rock, blues rock, jazz, reggae and Latin music, often blending these styles together within a single song. It is also considered by many to be some of Bolin's greatest recordings in his short career. The song "Teaser" was covered by American hard rock band Mötley Crüe on the charity album '' Stairway to Heaven/Highway to Hell''. Van Halen would often cover "The Grind" live in its early club days. Reception Upon its release on November 17, 1975, ''Teaser'' received considerable praise from critics. However, due to Bolin's obligations with Deep Purple, he was unable to promote the album with a solo tour. Despite Nemperor adding a "Guitarist for Deep Purple" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Bolin
Thomas Richard Bolin (August 1, 1951 – December 4, 1976) was an American guitarist and songwriter who played with Zephyr (from 1969 to 1971), The James Gang (from 1973 to 1974), and Deep Purple (from 1975 to 1976), in addition to maintaining a notable career as a solo artist and session musician. Musical career Early years Tommy Bolin was born in Sioux City, Iowa, United States, and began playing with a band called The Miserlous before he was asked to join another band called Denny and The Triumphs in 1964 at age 13. The band included Dave Stokes on lead vocals, Brad Miller on guitar and vocals, Bolin on lead guitar, Steve Bridenbaugh on organ and vocals, Denny Foote on bass, and Brad Larvick on drums. They played a blend of rock and roll, R&B and the pop hits of the moment, and when bassist Denny Foote left the band to be replaced by the drummer's brother George Larvick Jr, they changed their name to A Patch of Blue. An album was released in 1969, ''Patch of Blue Live!'' from t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hunter (Blondie Album)
''The Hunter'' is the sixth studio album by American rock band Blondie, released on May 24, 1982, by Chrysalis Records. It was Blondie's last album of new material until 1999's It was recorded in December 1981. Background ''The Hunter'', as stated in the press release, is loosely a concept album based on the theme of "searching, hunting, or pursuing one's own Mt. Everest." Tracks on the album include Jimmy Destri's Motown pastiche "Danceway", while "Dragonfly" has a science-fiction theme to its lyrics about a race in space. "The Beast" deals with lead singer Debbie Harry's experiences of becoming a public figure: "I am the centre of attraction, by staying off the streets". "English Boys" is Harry and Chris Stein's melancholy tribute to "those English boys who had long hair", the Beatles, recorded the year after John Lennon's assassination in New York City, describing the innocence and idealism of the 1960s. " War Child" references military conflicts in Cambodia and the Middle E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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