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Live In London: The Sound Of Philadelphia (Royal Albert Hall); Dexter Wansel (Ronnie Scott’s) – October 2024

2024-10-31T18:05:40-04:00October 31, 2024|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary, News, Reviews|Tags: , , , , , , , |

(Royal Albert Hall - The Sound Of Philadelphia concert - photo courtesy

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Booker T. Jones: Show Review – Ronnie Scott’s, London, October 10, 2024 + Bonus 1970 Show Review

2024-10-18T09:59:43-04:00October 18, 2024|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary, News, Reviews|Tags: , , , , |

(Photo credit: Robert Crowley Photography) In the course of my almost 60

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In Soulful Remembrance: Cissy Houston (September 30, 1933-October 7, 2024)

2024-10-31T17:47:00-04:00October 9, 2024|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary, Features, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Unquestionably one of the greatest 'voices' in contemporary music, Emily 'Cissy' Houston

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In Soulful Remembrance: Dr. Mable John – Personal Reflections by David Nathan

2022-08-27T09:40:38-04:00August 27, 2022|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary, Features, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

In soulful remembrance, Dr. Mable John (November 3, 1930-August 25, 2022) In

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DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY: March 26, 2022 – THE ARIES SOUL LEGENDS

2022-03-27T13:41:25-04:00March 26, 2022|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary, News|Tags: , , , , , |

In these challenging times, David offers a playlist of inspiring tracks by soul music greats...checks out the amazing quintet of pioneers born between March 23-26...Stephanie Mills, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and Teddy Pendergrass

DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY – December 16th, 2021: ARETHA – A Closer Look (Pt. 17): Angel (Work Tape)

2022-02-16T06:29:09-05:00December 14, 2021|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary|Tags: , , |

In this final instalment of my series on the wonderful tracks that I selected with co-producer Patrick Milligan for the one-of-a-kind ARETHA 4CD box set for Rhino released this year, what better example of Aretha Franklin’s masterful artistry than a work tape of her 1973 No. 1 R&B and Top 20 pop hit, “Angel,” co-written by her sister Carolyn…

DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY – December 9th, 2021: ARETHA – A Closer Look (Pt. 16): Somewhere-Alternate Version

2022-02-15T03:46:49-05:00December 7, 2021|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary|Tags: , , , , |

In compiling the career-spanning ARETHA 4CD box set, co-producer Patrick Milligan and I approached Aretha’s golden years at Atlantic intent on showcasing her approach to her recordings and her innate creativity. One track that exemplifies Aretha’s artistry is the extraordinary 1972 outtake of “Somewhere” (from the film “West Side Story”) and what better time to take a closer look at this Aretha gem with the December 2021 release of the remake of the movie itself…

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