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Drummer Brian Blade has always been in two musical worlds. He learned how to drive listening to the music of Joni Mitchell and then got into jazz greats like Elvin Jones. Brian ended up working with performers like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell as well as jazz giants like Wayne Shorter and Pat Metheny. He is now releasing his first album… as singer-songwriter. Brian Blade joins us with a live performance.
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I remember first seeing Brian Blade play with the Wayne Shorter Quartet in 2005 and have been a big fan ever since. I love the 3 albums by the Fellowship Band - the music has a inspired quality that reminds me of the John Coltrane Quartet. Looking forward to hearing Mama Rosa - and Brian please come back to Australia (with the Fellowship Band!)
I am humbled by Brian Blade's talent as well as his humanity and kindness. Whenever I am in a bad mood, I recall a brief meeting with Blade many years ago and remind myself of what it means to be a good person.
I wish you the best of luck in this endeavor, Brian and I can't wait to listen to the album.
This sounds like the obsessive Wagner fans who are beginning to descend upon the city for the "Ring" next week. Deadheads and Wagnerites - brothers under the skin?
Brian is a figure beloved by WBGO members. We can only wish him good fortune. We would love it if he would get with Josh and Dave and get us a videocast from the Vanguard.
>>RSM
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