was considered more emotional and had a harder drive to the music. As in bebop, there was a large focus on improvisation. A few of the pioneers in hard bop were Art Blakey playing drums, Horace Silver on piano, Sonny Rollins playing saxophone, Miles Davis playing trumpet, and John Coltrane playing tenor saxophone. Some differences between hard bop and bebop are that the melodies are much simpler and more soulful; there is a looser feel in the rhythm section with the bassist not limited to the…
American history. She spoke with so much passion and delicacy that the audience stayed engaged. Davis did not only share her story, but also provided this generation with advice and information that will remember for a lifetime. Through being in awe that I was in the same room as Angela Davis, I managed to jot down some notes about her story and additional information about the Black Lives Matter group. During Davis prime time she specified that Richard Nixon was the president, Ronald Reagan was…
part of it” “Part of It” is a song by country artist Jordan Davis. As Davis started high school, he entered relationships expecting them to result in marriage, as most teens do. When the relationship failed, he had to learn and accept the fact that everyone in his life isn’t meant to be. His dad advises him on how to move on from trauma and explains how it’s a part of life. He figures that his grandfather dies and within the will, Davis is left part of the family farm. Through his progression,…
Iconic vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson [1941-2016] was honored in a musical celebration colored by great performances of dearest fellows from different generations. In addition to an incredible instrumentalist, Hutcherson was a master composer who left an indelible mark over the course of a rich five-decade career. Classic records like Dialogue, Components, Oblique, and Cirrus will be forever in my heart. At the time we arrived at the packed St. Peter’s Church, vibraphonist Joe Locke was reading…
Charlie Parker’s Ill-Fated West Coast Trip Charlie “Bird” Parker is one of the most iconic figures not only in the modern jazz history, but also in the jazz history overall. Charlie Parker had an extraordinary melodic gift and regularly created solos that consisted of ling-lined melodies, each of which was elegant improvised composition unto itself. This gained a wide following among jazz musicians and greatly influenced the Jazz community in the iconic shift is music. Parker’s self-destructive…
Kristin Davis exposed that she is frightened for her black child, Gemma Rose Davis, after Donald Trump won this year's governmental political election. The 51-year-old starlet-- that embraced Gemma, currently 5, on her very own in 2011-- opened concerning her sensations throughout a meeting with WNYC's Rebecca Carroll. I have actually lived in white opportunity. I assumed I understood prior to embracing my little girl that I was in white benefit, that I recognized exactly what that suggested.…
stage, but off the stage as a human being, and how you get along with your fellow man,” said Sammy Davis Jr. This quote summarizes his personal mission towards improving relationships among all Americans. Sammy Davis is best known for his singing, dancing, and acting. Still, his real impact on American culture was his ability to get along with all walks of life regardless of any situation. Sammy Davis Jr.’s life was influenced by his early life. His major accomplishments and contributions to…
Bop Boys which was recorded in November 26, 1945 at WOR studios in New York City. Charlie Parker's Ri Bop Boys consisted of Curly Russell on bass and Max Roach on drums. Trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie played piano on most pieces while 19-year-old Miles Davis played trumpet. This song was in the Bebop genre which is part of jazz. The song I will be comparing it with, is “Take 5” composed by Paul Desmond and performed by the Dave Brubeck Quartet. It was recorded on July 1 1959, at Columbia Records'…
Davis & Associates is a law firm in Dothan, AL, with more than 36 years of experience practicing elder law. Their attorneys serve southeast Alabama, and they help clients with everything from pursuing social security disability to understanding probate law. The team at Davis & Associates believes everyone deserves quality representation, especially those who are permanently disabled and don’t always have advocates willing to fight for them. Qualifying for social security disability is…
One of Hollywood’s biggest Christian movie producers is Mitch Davis, and he as a film coming out soon called The Stray. Davis’s film comes from experiences in his own life, and he is using his platform to tell his story. While he was on a hike, Davis ended up being struck by lightning. The stray dog that his kids took in and nursed back to health ends up getting his family help. This inspired him to produce a movie about this experience and what he learned from it as a Christian. The film is…