Read John
Orlich’s book about the Scott Richard Case, one of Detroit's fine late
60s Rock ‘n Roll bands:
John Orlich, SRC – Wizards Deeply Missed: A Personal Reflection on the
days of the band
Available for $10 postpaid. Contact jandaorlich@aginet.com
http://www.jazzcorner.com/
A portal for the official websites of hundreds of jazz musicians and organizations.
http://www.apassion4jazz.net/
A site rich in jazz resources covering all areas.
http://www.ramomusic.com/
Our friends Michele Ramo & Heidi Hepler are two very talented musicians:
Michele plays violin and guitar and Heidi ‘plays’ her exquisite
voice…But this is too simplistic. Visit their website to get a greater
understanding of this amazing couple.
http://www.bakerskeyboardlounge.com/
Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Arguably the longest running jazz club in the world
http://www.ipl.org.ar/exhibit/detjazz/AboutRead.html
Links
to “Detroit Jazz Reading Room” that features essays by Bjorn,
Bjorn & Gallert, Kim Heron, and Herb Boyd
http://soulfuldetroit.com
A fine discussion site primarily about Detroit soul
music. Many knowledgeable musicians/collectors/writers frequent the site.
http://cafedetroit.com
A wonderful downtown coffee house
that features interesting community-related events (and offers great coffee!).
Bjorn and Gallert gave a talk there on Detroit jazz history.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/walden
One
of our finest saxophonists/educators, Donald Walden offers his latest recording
for sale.
It’s his tribute to Tad Dameron and the CD features Kenny Cox, Dwight
Adams and Cassius Richmond among others. Buy it!
http://www.paradisevalleyblues.com/tour/hastingsindex.html
Researcher/blues
harpist Rick Beall presents a guided tour of Detroit’s fabled Hastings
Street,
complete with photographs and interesting commentary.
http://www.spanglerbluesproductions.com
Detroit blues activist and longtime friend R.J. Spangler
represents Odessa Harris, Alberta Adams,
and the R&B Pioneers, to name just a few of his clients. His band, the
Rhythm Rockers, works frequently around town.
Go out and support them! R.J. helps keep the blues alive!
http://www.jazznetwork.org
A worthy organization staffed by dedicated individuals
who actively support jazz musicians and jazz education, in Detroit.
http://www.detroitretrorags.com
Detroit Retro Rags
Neat T-shirts inspired by long forgotten Detroit clubs