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Interview With Jazz Singer MaryLynn Gillaspie
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This episode of Backstage Jazz features an interview with
MaryLynn Gillaspie
vocals
Rare Silk
vocals1978 - 1988
Rare Silk started in Boulder, CO. Their first album, New Weave, flew to the top of the Billboard Jazz charts and received two Grammy nominations. MaryLynn and the group toured the world singing in the US, Europe, and Japan. MaryLynn's return to singing began about 11 years ago. She performs locally at Suter Du Bose's Caffe Sole and in Denver with different musical configurations. Her self-produced CD Starlight received solid airplay on Denver's Jazz station KUVO-FM. Gillaspie is performing a tribute to
Shirley Horn
piano1934 - 2005
On this episode of Backstage Jazz, you'll also hear selections from
Grover Washington, Jr.
saxophone1943 - 1999
Curtis Mayfield
guitar and vocals1942 - 1999
Grant Green
guitar1935 - 1979
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