Browsing: Lee Pons

Lee reveals the surprising meaning behind the name of his new album, his upbringing around some of the most famous Jazz cats on the planet, and what makes his rockin’ rollickin’ blues so powerful. Take a listen!

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Today is the birthday of the funky, enigmatic, and wildly talented Professor Longhair, who’s outstanding life and music have touched millions for generations.

The Josh Garrett Band’s album String of Problems rose to secure the #1 spot last week, and has successfully defended…

Fascinating blues piano master Lee Pons talks about solo, boogie, and plenty more!

A dedicated blues fan has a tendency to drop everything when a great blues festival rolls around, and we know…

This time in our Behind The Keys series, we’ll take a look at the life of Memphis Slim. Slim brought his unique blues piano to the masses and helped to pioneer the popular sound of the blues in it’s 1950’s heyday.

A yard sale find from a hobby collector reveals personal musings and intricate details behind the father of the blues, W.C. Handy, and one of his most prolific works.

A real life Forrest Gump, Blind Tom was an autistic savant with an unheard of gift of piano. The first African-American to perform in the White House and the “last American slave”, his life was enigmatic.

The piano music that came from New Orleans played a preeminent role in the development of Jazz, Blues, and Rock music, and it’s legacy and rhythms continue to this day.