Just in case you missed seeing the incredible José James at Yoshi’s San Francisco Thursday night, you have another opportunity to see him tonight at The New Parish in Oakland. Doors open at 9pm and tickets are $20. Don’t sleep on this for he is definitely the real deal.

Check out the soulful grooves of Tortured Soul at The New Parish next Sunday, December 18.

Photo Credit: James Knox

R.I.P. Teddy Pendergrass – http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/15/arts/music/15pendergrass.html

Soulful crooner Teddy Pendergrass was much apart of my musical landscape when I was growing up in Chicago. As explained in the article, his message was erotic without telling you everything, unlike today’s young crooner.

R.I.P. Ed Thigpen – http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/01/ed_thigpen_remembering.html

Jazz legend Ed Thigpen best for his recordings with legendary pianist Oscar Peterson. He also recorded, played or toured with Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Cootie Williams, Billy Taylor and many others.