Filed under: R.I.P. , Jazz Famed jazz guitarist Herb Ellis -- who played alongside the legendary Ella Fitzgerald during his storied career -- died Sunday at home in Los Angeles, according to the Associated Press . Ellis, 88, passed away due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. Ellis originally got his start with big band icon Jimmy Dorsey but the jazz soloist was regarded for his work with the Oscar Peterson Trio. Following his stretch playing with Dorsey, he co-founded the Soft Winds trio. That [...]

I promised a while back to follow up the first two New York mixes with one in black & white. In the interim, the two Christmas in Black & White mixes ( here and here ) were quite popular, so I hope that this collection of songs about or set in New York, spanning 30 years, will find an audience. And I hope that some of these songs will inspire the listener to seek out more music by some of the artists who are largely forgotten now. [...]

Made this mix for The Duchess right after Duke Jr. was born. The Dairy Barn was my nickname for the breastfeeding mother. Of course, while she was pregnant, I called her The Vessel . I am strange, aren’t I? 1. Tommy Dorsey ∞ Opus One 2. Bing Crosby ∞ Swing On A Star 3. Jimmy Dorsey ∞ Amapola 4. Benny Goodman ∞ Tea For Two 5. Count Basie ∞ [...]

I've never had a brother, so although I've always wondered about the dynamics of the relationship, I've had to do it without an insider's knowledge. However, it always seemed to me that brothers could be each other's best friend - and worst enemy - and often at the same time. Brothers have been around the music business for a long time too. Even narrowing the focus to swing music still yields numerous [...]
As you may have realized CybersMusic is a collaboration of 2 brothers, so we thought it fitting to say Happy Mothers Day. Our mother passed away 11 years ago, but her spirit lives on and her inspiration has always helped guide us, especially in music. Mom always encouraged our love for music. Our sister took piano lessons, my brother had his drums and guitar, and I followed with my guitar. Mom would have us play for her every chance she had. And if anyone complained about the rock and roll she was quick to [...]