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Billy Preston: The “Other” Fifth Beatle
The debate over "who was the 5th Beatle?" is always lively. Here's a case for Billy Preston earning that distinction.
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Boogie-Woogie: The Joyful Jazz We Need Now
The complex rhythms of boogie-woogie were originally meant for dancing. And this joyful jazz still has the power to get you on your feet.
Meet the Beatles: One Fan’s Lucky Encounter(s)
It's not often one gets to meet one of their heroes. It's even rarer to meet a few of them. One of our fans slipped these great stories over the transom.
The Invisible New York Session Players
The Wrecking Crew. The Funk Brothers. These session player groups made names for themselves outside of New York, but NYC had its own players and sound.
An Instrument that Remade Jazz, Rock, Soul and R&B
Ask any musician: the Hammond organ is a go-to sound for so many occasions.