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January 24 seems to be a rather significant day for folk musicians and fans alike, due to the birthdays of quite a few important figures. This includes Michael Chapman! Source: Rex/Shutterstock Chapman, who would have turned 82 today, started out as a jazz musician, but became well known in the folk clubs in the late '60s. He incorporated jazz, folk, and ragtime stylings into his playing, and straddled between the folk and progressive rock scenes.  He released over 50 albums throughout his career, and continued to tour up until his death in 2021. Despite many ups-and-downs throughout his career, he always kept going.  If you haven't already, I suggest checking him out! With a discography as impressively long as his, I guarantee you'll find something you'll like. Happy listening! Note: Because his discography is far too large for me to get into here without risking my eligibility for monetization in the future, I can't type up a list of albums like I normally try to ...

Today we're celebrating the 76th birthday of Edgar Holland Winter, a talented multi-instrumentalist who is mainly known for his material with the Edgar Winter Band (which also included musicians Dan Hartman, Ronnie Montrose, and Chuck Ruff), as well as his involvement with Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band. He has several genres under his belt, including rock, jazz, blues, pop, and soul.  Source: Rich Zimmermann Although I admittedly haven't listened to much of his material, I must give him proper credit for his skill. He's known for blending genres in a way that gives him a lot of freedom without compromising his signature style. He mastered it in a way that many musicians haven't.  With that being said, I would love for someone to send me some music recommendations. What are your favorite song of his? Happy birthday, Edgar! Happy listening!