Bobby Carrillo-Thompson

As far as jazz guitar goes, few did it better than Wes Montgomery.

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Lonnie Liston Smith performing "Mysteries of the Blue" on a rooftop above New York City, 1973. Cosmic jazz suspended between the skyline and the sun. Featuring Reggie Workman, George Barron, Lawrence Killian, and Alan Nelson.

@GuntherEagleman Y’all always complaining about the left and communism, yet here you are.

🚨The White House is in advanced talks to give failing Spirit Airlines up to $500 MILLION in taxpayer-backed loans. In return, the government could take up to 90% ownership of the airline through equity warrants.

We are adding this song to the setlist for acoustic and Bobby Thompson Trio shows throughout May and June, so come out and hear the story behind the music live. Stay tuned for the full EP rollout and check out the track on Bandcamp now! Audio link: bobbythompsonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/looking-…

Ehrenreich's study on the working poor, Nickel and Dimed. It represents a fusion of academic insight and my musical expression, serving as a raw social commentary on the systemic hurdles and dehumanizing realities faced by those struggling to get by in America. (2/3)

I am re-releasing "Looking Up From The Bottom" as a timely preview of my upcoming 5-song EP, arriving this May. This track was born during a pivotal period in college, directly inspired by the "Art as Social Action" class curriculum and Barbara Ehrenreich's immersive study. (1/3)

56 years ago today, Miles Davis released "Bitches Brew" — a sonic revolution that flipped jazz on its head. Fusion was born, and music hasn’t been the same since... A thread🧵

🎸 Tuareg Blues, often referred to as Desert Blues, is a hypnotic and deeply evocative genre of music that originates from the Imazighen people of the Sahara Desert, spanning Mali, Niger, Algeria, Libya, Burkina Faso and many other countries. Rooted in centuries-old Imazighen traditions, it merges the haunting melodies of North African Imazighen music with the raw energy of American blues and rock. The Imazighen, have long used music as a means of storytelling, resistance, and cultural preservation. Traditional Imazighen music was played on instruments like the teherdent (a type of lute) and the imzad (a one-stringed violin, traditionally played by women). However, in the late 20th century, as Imazighen communities faced displacement, political struggles, and exile, many young musicians turned to the electric guitar, inspired by the revolutionary sounds of Western blues, rock, and reggae. This fusion created a distinct style-characterized by pentatonic scales, hypnotic rhythms, call-and-response vocals, and the steady, trance-like repetition reminiscent of both Saharan folk chants and Mississippi Delta blues. The influence of artists like Ali Farka Touré, whose Malian blues style bridged African and American blues traditions, also helped shape the genre. The music features driving guitar rhythms, often with reverb-heavy electric guitars that produce a shimmering, almost psychedelic effect. Call-and-response vocals reflect lmazighen oral traditions and communal storytelling. The lyrics are poetic and political, speaking of exile, freedom, rebellion, and the vast beauty of the desert. The hypnotic, repetitive structure of the music creates a trance-like atmosphere, deeply connected to the rhythms of nomadic life and the endless expanse of the Sahara. by Houssaine Ousbouh

“Machine Gun” by Jimi Hendrix is one of those solos that will still be studied a thousand years from now.

Bobby Thompson Trio & Jenny Langer perform "Where There's A Will, There'... youtube.com/shorts/2XEONkO…

Cuban Music - Live Street Music Música cubana en vivo en plena calle: "Lágrimas negras" (del documental "Cuba Feliz"). #smlpdf #sheetmusic #Noten #partituras #spartiti sheetmusiclibrary.website

Wes Montgomery’s touch on the guitar is pure elegance

Muddy Waters (AKA McKinley Morganfield) plays cards with his band members backstage at Richards' Rock Club in 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Tom Hill

Otis Redding’s last performance — pure passion, no holding back. The kind of soul that never fades.

How would you describe Miles Davis in three words or less?

Howlin’ Wolf knew the importance of Hubert Sumlin. Upon arriving in Chicago, Wolf paid Sumlin’s union dues, rented him a “kitchenette,” and enrolled him in Chicago Conservatory of Music. However, Wolf didn’t allow him to “drink nothing except water,” Sumlin told his biographer.

Jimi Hendrix ~ All Along The Watchtower youtu.be/NdSyFxTDQUM?si…

John Lee Hooker and Buddy Guy Photo by ©Maryanne Bilham