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Tosin Aribisala
Tosin Aribisala Ayanmo - Soul Odyssey (2026) "He labels his direction in music Alternative Afrobeat. The music of the Nigerian-American composer, percussionist and vocalist - Tosin Aribisala - speaks highly of his multidimensional approach to his music – a fusion of jazz, gospel, rock, folk, Afrobeat and Yoruba rhythms. Over the years, Tosin has drawn inspirations from his musical influences: Tony Allen, Fela Kuti, Art Blakey, Bob Marley, Weather Report (Joe Zawinul) and Sting... Ayanmo’s first release is Soul Odyssey by US-based Nigerian virtuoso and master drummer Tosin Aribisala. It features two original tracks and a remix by DJ/producer Doug Gomez from Merecumbe Records. Traditional Afrobeat influences this work with a dynamic fusion of rhythms and melodies."

Links: TosinBeats.com, SoundCloud, Reverbnation, YouTube, Amazon Music, DCB Bebop page

MUSIC CD ARCHIVE: ONECD

Joe Magnarelli
Joe Magnarelli - Decidedly so (2026)  "Trumpeter Joe Magnarelli has been a bright light on the New York-area jazz scene for four decades, since arriving in the city in 1986 from his native Syracuse, NY. On Decidedly So, his eighteenth recording and third for Cellar Music, Magnarelli ushers a top-drawer quintet through its paces in a pleasing session that encompasses a trio of standards and five original compositions, including four of his own... For comparison's sake, Magnarelli sounds much like one of his role models, bop maestro Blue Mitchell, while Davis' clever ad libs and super-clean lines call to mind the great J.J. Johnson, among others. Pianist Jeremy Manasia is another strong soloist (at his best on the standards), while bassist Clovis Nicholas and drummer Rodney Green form an alert and air-tight rhythmic duo. "

Links:   Facebook, Wikipedia, Bandcamp and Discography

MUSIC CD ARCHIVE: DOUBLECD

Lindsey Webster
Lindsey Webster - Music In Me (2026) "Lindsey Webster’s versatile and compelling vocals simply get better and better with every recording. At times her sublime voice calls to mind such iconic singers as Mariah Carey, Anita Baker and Roberta Flack. Her earnest and purposeful songwriting strikes a chord on Music In Me as she explores themes of love and loss. The album was written, recorded, produced and mixed over a period of three years. Lindsey’s soulful, jazzy and hypnotic sound are deeply rooted in her partnership with pianist Keith Slattery. Music In Me’s title track and enticing first single, opens the moving 13-track musical odyssey. It’s a soulful testament to the saving grace of music. 'Music is my best friend. It helps move our emotions. You feel differently after you listen. It’s real-time. I have relied on music my entire life and it has been an escape for as long as I can remember. It has saved my life.'"  
Links: Discography, Wikipedia, Website.

Lindsey Webster - Love Inside (2018) "“Classy, consistent, and exceptional”. Those were the three words I used to characterize contemporary jazz singer/songwriter Lindsey Webster, upon reviewing her 2016 album, Back to Your Heart. That review, penned in 2016, concluded with the statement, “Back to Your Heart is a winner.” Sigh, now, less than two years later, Webster returns with another compelling album, Love Inside. The aforementioned trio of adjectives ring true in characterizing an artist who gets better with time. The 12 songs appearing on Love Inside were co-written by Webster and her husband, pianist Keith Slattery. As the title suggests, love is a central, unifying theme."    


Music Arts session - Concert, Station, PBS, NPR and other live mini concert sessions and interviews.

Jessy J live at Yoshi's l 10 Year Anniversary Special
"Sin Ti / Without You" [2018]
Live Band: Sax/ Vocals- Jessy J, Keys- Jay Rowe, Bass- Frank Abraham,Drums- Iajhi Hampden, Guitar-Michael Angel.

“Live at Yoshi’s – 10 Year Anniversary Special,” Jessy J celebrates a remarkable decade since she brought her sizzling beats, dynamic Latin and samba rhythms with sensual melodies to contemporary jazz via her #1 hit debut album Tequila Moon.

Album: Bonus Track: Sax- Jessy J, Guitar- Paul Brown, Keys/Bass/Drums- Lew Lang

Links: Website, Facebook, Amazon Music

BOOK RACK: FEATURED BOOK

Terry Pratchett | Neil Gaiman - Good Omens (1990), "Who’s ready for the apocalypse say “I”! While Heaven and Hell have both been gearing up for this big show-down since time began, not everyone is on the same page. Turns out that a demon (Crowley) and an angel (Aziraphale) have grown to quite like life here on Earth. They’re not at all ready to have everything end in a blaze of glory. Furthermore, they’re not really sure that they’ll be happy even if their side wins. They decide that they have to do something about this whole apocalypse thing. But they seem to have misplaced the antichrist, the key to the whole thing. "   thecosmiccircus.com and Kobo Books

BOOK RACK: FEATURED SERIES

Douglas Adams - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1978) "The broad narrative of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy follows the misadventures of the last surviving Earth man, Arthur Dent, following the demolition of the Earth to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Dent is rescued from Earth's destruction by Ford Prefect—a human-like alien writer for the electronic travel guide The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—by hitchhiking onto a passing Vogon spacecraft. Following his rescue, Dent explores the galaxy with Prefect and encounters Trillian, another human who was taken from Earth (before its destruction) by the President of the Galaxy, Zaphod Beeblebrox, and Marvin the Paranoid Android. Certain narrative details were changed among the various adaptations."     ~ Wikipedia. Books: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, Life, the Universe and Everything, So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, Mostly Harmless, And Another Thing...   KOBO Books

MOVIES: FEATURED MOVIE

The Russians Are Coming The Russians Are Coming (1966)

"Basically, story concerns aftermath of an accidental grounding of the Russian sub by overly curious skipper Theodore Bikel, who sends Alan Arkin ashore in charge of a landing party to get a towing boat. The wild antics which follow center around sheriff Brian Keith, sole resident who manages to keep cool except when arguing with Paul Ford, firebrand civil defense chief (self appointed) who arms himself to repel the ‘invasion’ with a sword and an American Legion cap." ~ Variety.com  

Link: The Russians Are Coming The Russians Are Coming (1966) - Buy/Rent Watch online

CUISINE: FEATURED RESTAURANT


Fishing With Dynamite, located at 1148 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach CA. "Fishing With Dynamite, a small seafood spot owned by the people behind Manhattan Beach Post, is one of the best raw bars in the city. We like to visit during the day, when the space is bright and feels like you might actually be in Montauk. Their
top-notch oyster selection changes daily, so chat with your server about which ones are particularly good, and then order a platter of chilled Peruvian scallops topped with a punchy citrus marinade to round things out. We also love their blue crab roll that comes on a soft milk bun, and the sweet, briny Koshihikari rice porridge, which is packed with shrimp, crap, and uni, then finished with a runny egg yolk." ~ theinfatuation.com, website: Fishing With Dynamite

*The most recent featured musicians and play lists from the five Music listings on DC Bebop.   A musician listed on a DC Bebop page with an intro, is featured for 10 days with one of their songs.  Included in the play list are songs by nine other musicians in a table on DC Bebop. The songs are linked to a page (MySpace, Reverbnation, YouTube or where ever the song can be heard). The play list is not a top 10 list. It features songs I liked and think perhaps others might appreciate the music as well.

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