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Ron Carter

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    June 9, 2011

    Bootsy Collins in videos: From the JBs to 'Tha Funk Capital of the World'

    ​If you are not hip to the funk and his most excellency, creator and pioneer of the funk bass form William Earl "Bootsy" Collins, then there isn't much I can do for you. You likely live a sad and miserable life.

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    April 29, 2009

    Piper Jaffray Jazz at Orchestra Hall: McCoy Tyner Quartet

    ​If you are not hip to the funk and his most excellency, creator and pioneer of the funk bass form William Earl "Bootsy" Collins, then there isn't much I can do for you. You likely live a sad and miserable life.

  • Music

    July 19, 2006

    It Was a Very Good (Half) Year

    Rounding up the best jazz records from six fruitful months

  • News

    December 15, 2004

    Live and Kicking

    Eight jazz discs that put the boot to our ears in 2004

  • Music

    February 17, 1999

    Let's Get Found

    When Ray Drummond left a white-collar job at Allstate to play jazz, there was no insurance his career would lead him to the limelight

  • Music

    December 16, 1998

    Give Until It Hurts

    When Ray Drummond left a white-collar job at Allstate to play jazz, there was no insurance his career would lead him to the limelight

  • Music

    September 24, 1997

    Photek: Modus Operandi

    When Ray Drummond left a white-collar job at Allstate to play jazz, there was no insurance his career would lead him to the limelight

  • Music

    September 3, 1997

    Geri Allen

    When Ray Drummond left a white-collar job at Allstate to play jazz, there was no insurance his career would lead him to the limelight

  • Music

    August 27, 1997

    Miles Ahead

    When Ray Drummond left a white-collar job at Allstate to play jazz, there was no insurance his career would lead him to the limelight

  • Arts

    May 1, 1996

    Bass Culture

    One of the most respected players in jazz, Minnesota's Anthony Cox charts his own course.

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