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London Jazz News
6 months ago
London music

6 December 2023

Sheila Jordan interviewed by NPR for her 95th birthday
Ambrose Akinmusire's album Owl Song featured in The Guardian
Damon Krukowski writes opinion piece about Spotify's profit
Richard Williams writes obituary for soul singer Jean Knight
Jamie Cullum interviewed on the Jazz Podcast
Jazzwise and Nick Lea reveal their albums of the year
Stephen Graham creates playlist of top Ireland and UK releases
Nowbodhi's Blissness pays tribute to Tony Coe
Sylvain Darrifourcq gives lengthy interview about his career
Upcoming live jazz gigs in London [ more ]
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Pitchfork
7 months ago
Music

Jean Knight, "Mr. Big Stuff" Singer, Dies at 80

Jean Knight, the New Orleans soul singer known for her hit single 'Mr. Big Stuff,' has died at the age of 80.
Her career began in the 1960s with singles on labels Tribe and Jetstream before her breakthrough with 'Mr. Big Stuff.'
Knight's other successful recording was a 1985 version of the zydeco standard 'My Toot Toot.' [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
7 months ago
Music

Jean Knight, soul singer known for feisty 1971 hit 'Mr. Big Stuff,' dies at 80

Soul singer Jean Knight, known for hits like "Mr. Big Stuff" and "Do Me," has died at the age of 80.
Tributes have poured in from the New Orleans music scene, with the Stax Museum of American Soul Music lamenting the loss of its top-selling female artist.
Knight's legacy extends beyond her music to her love for her hometown, New Orleans, and her devoted fan base. [ more ]
Pitchfork
7 months ago
Music

Jean Knight, "Mr. Big Stuff" Singer, Dies at 80

Jean Knight, the New Orleans soul singer known for her hit single 'Mr. Big Stuff,' has died at the age of 80.
Her career began in the 1960s with singles on labels Tribe and Jetstream before her breakthrough with 'Mr. Big Stuff.'
Knight's other successful recording was a 1985 version of the zydeco standard 'My Toot Toot.' [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
7 months ago
Music

Jean Knight, soul singer known for feisty 1971 hit 'Mr. Big Stuff,' dies at 80

Soul singer Jean Knight, known for hits like "Mr. Big Stuff" and "Do Me," has died at the age of 80.
Tributes have poured in from the New Orleans music scene, with the Stax Museum of American Soul Music lamenting the loss of its top-selling female artist.
Knight's legacy extends beyond her music to her love for her hometown, New Orleans, and her devoted fan base. [ more ]
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New York Post
7 months ago
Music

'Mr. Big Stuff' singer Jean Knight dead at 80

Jean Knight, the legendary R&B singer known for her hit song "Mr. Big Stuff," has died at the age of 80.
Knight's family emphasized her impact on the music industry and her enduring legacy in a statement.
Her song "Mr. Big Stuff" was a chart-topping hit and sold over three million copies. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Music

Jean Knight, soul and funk singer who had hit with Mr Big Stuff, dies aged 80

Jean Knight, known for her hit song 'Mr Big Stuff', has died at the age of 80.
Knight's song 'Mr Big Stuff' was a major hit in 1971, reaching No. 2 on the US pop charts.
Knight continued to record and release music until 1999, and had a minor hit in 1985 with 'My Toot Toot'. [ more ]
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