James is joined on this album by a sterling group of veteran jazz men. The constant is the rhythm section of the inimitable Cedar Walton on piano, bassist Tony Dumas, Ralph Pendland on drums and the ...

Etta James’ health has been deteriorating in recent years, so as sad as the announcement is that “The Dreamer” is her final album ... The songs on the 73-year-old R&B-blues-jazz singer ...

New jazz releases and reissues are being launched at a record level in 2021 and we’re rather excited about these brand new titles from Nina Simone and Etta James which will be available in 6 weeks ...

It's nice to see traditional blues getting its star power due. In the last two months, heavy hitters like Eric Clapton and Aerosmith have recently issued albums covering songs from the Delta ...

Here are reviews of new pop, country and blues, jazz and classical releases. Etta James - "The Dreamer," 3 1/2 stars: By all indications, this will be Etta James' last album -- the 73-year-old R&B ...

Leela James shares the same last name as the late legendary blues woman Etta James. As a young girl, James’ raw and husky voice earned her the nickname “Baby Etta.” But that’s not all they ...

AP-US--Obit-Etta James, 2nd Ld-Writethru,1708URGENTLegendary blues singer Etta James dies in Calif. Eds: Updates with details, quotes, background, biography. AP Photos, Video planned. By ROBERT ...

Etta James' performance of the enduring ... Etta James, legendary jazz ... captured a Grammy in 2003 for best contemporary blues album for "Let's Roll," one in 2004 for best traditional ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Etta James, the sultry, powerful blues, R&B and jazz singer who infused her work with a depth of emotion culled from hard-fought experience, died Friday in Riverside, Calif ...

Etta James’ Earth-Shaking Rendition of ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’ Had John Paul Jones on Bass. ... the double album hit No. 1, ... Etta James performing at the 1975 Montreux Jazz Festival ...

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