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August 25, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

R.I.P. Charli Persip

Charli Persip the legendary jazz drummer and teacher has died. He was 91. Hell of an innings. And what a player. Persip, born Charles, called “Charlie” but he changed the spelling in the 1980s to “Charli”, was a bandleader and educator. He was also on some of the greatest jazz albums you now and love […]

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March 19, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 326 

The Incredible Jimmy Smith Featuring Kenny Burrell and Grady Tate, Organ Grinder Swing (1965) This was a no-brainer for me. For not only am I a huge Jimmy Smith fan, I’m into Kenny Burrell and Grady Tate too. In fact it’s the idea of this combo that sells me, particularly. And if anything I’m particularly focused on Grady Tate right now – such a great touch, […]

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December 18, 2013 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 1219

Jimmy Smith, The Sermon! (1959) Not sure how I found out about Jimmy Smith, can’t remember. Feels like he’s just always been there for me though the smart answer – most likely – is a comp; a Blue Note compilation of funk and soul-jazz and breakbeats, maybe more than one comp of that nature…anyway, been […]