“This interview was given 7 years ago for the very first print special edition of Agenda, which was published in 2014. Barbara Morrison recently left us on March 16, 2022, and though many have read and enjoyed this interview in print, I thought it would be a wonderful tribute to […]
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Arting Around | Keiko Matsui and Her New CD ECHO
After I heard Marcus play on this song, I decided to make “Echo” my title track. I also had Jimmy Branly on drums, Jimmy Johnson on bass, and Ramon Stagnano on acoustic guitar. When I heard everyone’s solos, it made me cry. The music was really heartfelt.
Larry Dunn’s Anthology of Earth, Wind & Fire: The Holy Grail of My Youth
Wednesday, April 26, 2017, was a night to remember. With a tip sheet that included Ronnie Laws, Ndugu Chancler, Bunny Brunel, Luenell, and too many more to name, the cast of supportive, celebrity colleagues went on and on as the lights dimmed. Guests finished their meals and the show started […]
Arting Around | Kaylene Peoples “Romantic Bossa-Nova” in an Intimate Setting
On the evening of December 3, 2016, Kaylene Peoples performed a Romantic Bossa-Nova concert in the cozy atmosphere of The Mouse House Studio, located in Altadena, CA. The wooden high-beamed ceilings created a cathedral feel, while her five-piece personnel accompanied her that evening.