Michael Steinman's heartfelt, thought-provoking and accurately descriptive writing on Papa Jo Jones, and specially the last picture he included, showing the poignant moment when Max Roach passes by and respectfully stares at Jo’s coffin, reminded me of a youtube video I had seen several months ago.
On it, Max Roach plays his own hommage to Jo Jones' habilities with the hi-hat. At the end, Papa Jo comes in the stage just to receive a standing ovation.
Ethel Ennis Sings for Losers
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When the 10-inch pop album expanded to 12 inches in the mid-1950s, the
glory days of the vocalist began and lasted until roughly 1965. There were
the A-lis...
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