Composer, arranger and teacher Russell Garcia died yesterday at his home in New Zealand, where he and his wife settled after sailing away from Los Angeles more than four decades ago. He was 95. Garcia is less known than other writers of his era, but his influence is enormous. Occasional … [Read more...]
Archives for November 21, 2011
The Lick, The Lick, The Lick, The Lick, The Lick—
Here’s a YouTube clip that is no doubt going to show up on every jazz blog and website in the world. I certainly don’t want Rifftides to be left out. Thanks to record producer extraordinaire (retired) Dick LaPalm for calling it to our attention. … [Read more...]