The Singer/Songwriter Side of Drummer Brian Blade

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Yesterday (25 July) was Brian Blade's birthday. After I blipped a couple of his videos to my friends on Twitter, I started to think about what I knew of his life and career.

Blade made his first recorded appearances as a sideman with saxophonists Kenny Garrett and Joshua Redman and continues to work as a sideman with other musicians.

As a bandleader (beginning in the late 1990s), he has released three albums under Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band. The band features Jon Cowherd - pianist/composer, Chris Thomas - bassist, Myron Walden - alto saxophone/bass clarinet, Melvin Butler - tenor and soprano saxophone and Kurt Rosenwinkel - guitar.

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JAM 2010: 156 Artists for a New Jazz Experience (Part II)

My contribution to the celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM 2010) is this ongoing list.

In Part II, you will get to know about artists like Brian Blade, Brownman, Brandee Younger and Buster Williams. I also give you an introduction to the Jazz Video Guy, Brett Primack. He puts together amazing video interviews of jazz musicians.

Enjoy~

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