Hot 8 trombonist Joseph “Shotgun Joe” Williams was unarmed when he was killed at the age of 22 by the New Orleans Police Department, but no reasonable explanation has ever been provided.
Read MoreOn the 1974 album The Payback, the recording of “Shoot Your Shot” features the interplay between Mr. Brown, Fred Wesley, and Maceo Parker that pushed their live shows to legendary heights.
Read MoreIf the goal of Say That To Say This was to elevate Trombone Shorty’s career to match that of the accomplished bassist, then his performance on “Shortyville” alone is a testament to the level of artistry behind Raphael Saadiq’s production.
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