Drummer/Singer/Songwriter Brian Blade Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
April 21, 2009
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Known in the jazz world for his slick and superlative drumming skills, Brian Blade is engaged in making other musical statements these days. Statements that are outside the jazz genre, but are an essential part of this enlightened man and serious musician whose musical tastes run “between Bela Bartok and

Wayne Shorter

saxophone
1933 - 2023

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Al Green

vocals
b.1946

" data-original-title="" title="">Al Green," who, he adds, all intermingle for him.

The Shreveport, Louisiana., native has contributed his considerable talents as a drummer for projects with

Joshua Redman

saxophone
b.1969

" data-original-title="" title="">Joshua Redman,

Kenny Garrett

saxophone, alto
b.1960

" data-original-title="" title="">Kenny Garrett and

Bill Frisell

guitar, electric
b.1951

" data-original-title="" title="">Bill Frisell. He can also be heard on recordings of

Joni Mitchell

vocals
b.1943

" data-original-title="" title="">Joni Mitchell,

Bob Dylan

guitar and vocals
b.1941

" data-original-title="" title="">Bob Dylan, Emmy Lou Harris and Seal. And he's a member of the

Wayne Shorter

saxophone
1933 - 2023

" data-original-title="" title="">Wayne Shorter for nine years and running.

On April 21, 2009, he releases a recording that is a departure from those associations. Mama Rosa (Verve) is a collection of personal and reflective songs Blade has written over the years in his solitary time.

AAJ is providing extensive coverage to celebrate the release of Mama Rosa, including:

R.J. DeLuke's deep and insightful interview with Blade, Brian Blade: Songs From His Heart;
John Kelman's review of Mama Rosa;
A complete downloadable track from Mama Rosa as today's AAJ Daily Download, the poignant “Mercy Angel";
A video of Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band performing “Crooked Creek," today's AAJ Daily Video.

AAJ continues to provide the most comprehensive coverage on the web, so check out all the buzz surrounding Brian Blade and Mama Rosa at AAJ today!

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