Robert Glasper was raised in Houston, Texas. His mother was his first and strongest musical influence. Mrs. Glasper not only played piano and sang gospel music in the family's chur...read more on Last.fm →
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Jan 21, 2013
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In music, the drum is the centerpiece -- the heart. Chris "Daddy" Dave has spent years mastering his craft in studios and live gigs for a wide array of artists, including Robert Glasper, Adele and D'angelo, quietly becoming one of the premier drumme...
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Jan 20, 2013
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I never formally met Austin Peralta.I recall seeing him in person once, about a year or so ago, in San Francisco. He was playing with Thundercat. He had long hair and clothes that seemed to accentuate his youth. He wore sunglasses (at night) that rem...
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Jun 24, 2012
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This vocal jazz tune snuck into my periphery through a good friend. Gregory Porter is a Grammy-nominated vocalist whose range expands over genres. "Be Good (Lion's Song)" is the single from the album of the same title. Featuring mostly instrumental ...
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