Author: DJ Ty Hussell

Song of the Day: Max Roach “For Big Sid”

“For Big Sid” is the incredible jazz drummer, Max Roach, playing a musical tribute to one of his key influences: Sidney “Big Sid” Catlett.

“Topsy Part II” is a feature for the highly influential drummer, Cozy Cole – a man who set the standard for what great jazz drumming could be.

Categories: Blog, jazz, music, Song of the Day Tags: Cozy Cole, jazz, music, song of the day

“Acid” is the title track of Ray Barretto‘s debut LP and boasts an unstoppable groove with an infectious feeling of creative freedom.

Join DC Ty Hussell and Leon City Sounds for an all vinyl night of Tropical Beat on Saturday 12/28 at Showtime Bar in DC.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight absolutely tear it up on the proto rock ‘n’ roll cut, “Up Above My Head”.

Categories: Blog, music, R&B, rock, Song of the Day Tags: Marie Knight, music, rock and roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, song of the day

Jazz organist Richard ‘Groove’ Holmes‘ track “Broadway” is a perfect showcase for the many talents of Baltimore-based drummer, Bobby Ward.

The intoxicating vocal harmonies of Brazilian three-piece, Os Tincoãs, will help to transport you to a spiritual place.

Categories: Blog, Brazil, music, Song of the Day Tags: Brasil, Brazil, music, Os Tincoãs, samba, song of the day

DJ Ty Hussell walks you through Nikki & Nick’s gorgeous wedding at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

Shocktober continues with Link Wray & His Raymen‘s tribute to the classic pulp radio and novel series, The Shadow.

Cuban master percussionist, Tata Güines, gives a masterclass on the Conga drums with his “Con Tres Tambores Batá”.

Categories: Blog, Latin, music, Song of the Day Tags: Afro cuban, cuban, Latin, music, percussion, song of the day, Tata Güines