Nov 14th, 2008 · Pianist Tardo Hammer is a marvelous bebop player and a sought-after sideman. When he's not playing festivals and club dates around the world, he's active as a jazz educator. An expert interpreter of the music of Tad Dameron, Hammer plays his tunes and joins McPartland on "Good Bait."
May 29th, 2008 · Despite his high profile and popularity in the industry, the former Jayhawks singer-songwriter has a low-key, almost shy demeanor. The alt-country pioneer performs songs from his first solo CD, Vagabonds, in an interview and performance on WFUV.
Oct 24th, 2007 · He was a sideman with the early stars of jazz, led one of the most admired bands on the Swing era, and catalyzed the careers of musicians like Charles Mingus. All the while, Red Norvo was bringing the mallet instruments to jazz.
Feb 27th, 2007 · One of the most proficient musicians of his era, Bromberg appears on more than 100 studio albums as a sideman and guest performer. His widespread talents and strange mixture of folk, rock and bluegrass music led him to venture out on his own and record studio albums as a frontman.
Feb 19th, 2007 · One of the most proficient musicians of his era, Bromberg appears on more than 100 studio albums as a sideman and guest performer. His widespread talents and strange mixture of folk, rock and bluegrass music led him to venture out on his own and record studio albums as a frontman.
Jul 23rd, 2006 · Nashville-based musician Moe Denham has spent a career getting the best from a Hammond B3 organ. After decades as a sideman and opening act, he's out with a new CD: The Soul Jazz Sessions.
Jul 22nd, 2005 · Michael Ramos was the ideal sideman, recording with John Mellencamp, the BoDeans and The Rembrandts. Now, with his own group, Charanga Cakewalk, he returns to his Tex-Mex roots.
May 1st, 2004 · Jazz fans know her as a disciple of legendary Miles Davis sideman Tony Williams. Rock fans recognize her as the longtime drummer in the band of guitarist Lenny Kravitz. After ten years with Kravitz, Blackman recently left the group to focus on her own music.