Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
James is one of the most talented musicians of all time. His lively music, idiosyncratic style and glorious voice have made him a household name. Born in the early 80s in Manchester, England, James formed his band in the University of Manchester in 1982, and they've been going strong ever since. Today, we're going to take a clos…
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James Taylor Quartet, often referred to as JTQ, is a British acid jazz group consisting of James Taylor on the Hammond organ, various other instruments, and a group of talented musicians. The band is known for blending e…
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Jamie Cullum, an English singer-songwriter and jazz pianist, is well-known for his unique music style that combines jazz, pop, and rock. He has come a long way since his first album, Heard it All Before, which he recorde…
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Jamiroquai is a British band that has been entertaining people for over three decades with a sound that is a unique blend of funk, acid-jazz, soul, and disco. The band has produced several chart-topping albums and exhila…
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Jane's Addiction. The name simply evokes the essence of a different era of rock music. The band's music has been described as rock, alternative, and a blend of several styles. The band came to life at a time when the mus…
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Janet Jackson is a name that is synonymous with music and entertainment. She comes from arguably one of the most talented and influential musical families of all time – the Jacksons. Janet has consistently proved herself…
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Janet Jackson is an icon in the music industry. She started out as a child star in the Jackson 5 along with her brothers. Later on, she reinvented herself as a solo artist and gained success with a new image and sound. S…
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Janis Lyn Joplin, a name that resonates with a legacy of blues-rock and soulful music that transcends generations and musical genres. She left a mark in the music industry with her electrifying voice and stage presence t…
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Jason Derulo is known for creating music that is infectious and energetic. His music has delighted fans around the world for years, and he continues to be one of the most popular musicians. From his early beginnings to h…
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Jason Mraz is known for his fusion of folk, pop, and rock music, as well as his unique blend of witty lyrics, complex vocal harmonies, and storytelling. Born in Mechanicsville, Virginia, in 1977, he began singing in chur…
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Jazz and blues music has always been a beautiful and vibrant art form that blends together a mix of emotions and musical elements. Cleo Brown, a prominent figure in jazz and blues music in the 1930s, was one of those fig…
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Jazz has always been one of the most fascinating music genres for a lot of people due to its unique sound and improvisatory nature. One of the legends of Jazz is Julian Cannonball Adderley - a saxophonist who reached the…
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Jazz is one of the most innovative and exciting genres of music, and Fats Waller is one of its most celebrated artists. Born in 1904, Waller grew up in Harlem during the early years of jazz and became one of its most pro…
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Jazz music has been a genre that’s been around for decades and decades, but one person who, undoubtedly, revolutionized the world of jazz is Charlie Haden. Born in Shenandoah, Iowa in 1937, Haden spent his early days imm…
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Jazz music has been a vital component of the musical world for over a century now, and there have been very few musicians who have left their mark on this genre as much as Charlie Parker Septet. He was a pioneer in the w…
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