Clients

Robi Zonca, David Maxwell and Mem Shannon received reviews in the July issue of Downbeat Magazine. Tom Principato's Anniversary CD and Danny Gatton's "Unfinished Business" received favorable reviews in the current issue of Blues Revue.

Putumayo Records just signed on as a client for their "Swing Around the World CD" as did Sista Monica for her latest "Can't Keep a Good Woman Down." 95 North Records returned as a client for the 3rd time - for their latest release "Fins, Chrome and the Open Road- A Tribute to the Cadillac."

The annual 2005 Blues Issue of Goldmine contains 6 articles by Bob Putignano:
  • Feature cover story on Dan Aykroyd
  • Sirius Satellite performance review (Dan Aykroyd band)
  • Book Review of Elwood's Blues
  • Robert Cray interview on his new CD= "Twenty"
  • Robert Cray CD review "Twenty"
  • John Mayer "10 Questions for John Mayer"
David Hinckley - The NY Daily News 5/18/05

Ben E. King guests today, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., with Robert Putignano on WFDU (89.1 FM).
WWOZ New Orleans Bob will be back on the air in New Orleans on WWOZ FM during jazzfest on 4/26/05 from 1p-3p Eastern Daylight time. The broadcast will include in studio performances by Kermit Ruffins, Chris Thomas King, Pat Boyack (from Marcia Ball's band), Eddie "The Chief" Clearwater, and Blowfly. Also, great arranger and producer Wardell Quezergue will be joining us. Wardell is considered the architect of New Orleans music going back to the 1950's, having produced and arranged sessions for Fats Domino, Little Richard, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, and countless others. Music fans can listen at www.wwoz.org/live_broadcast_stream_wm.html

Last year on 4/27/04, Bob co-hosted with DJ Marc Stone on New Orleans WWOZ FM. Live guests included Deacon John, Roy Rogers and  Pat Boyack of Marcia Ball's band. Bob should back on air again this April at Jazz Fest.

"Time Out NY" (circulation 500,000+)

Wednesday 3/9 (Sounds of Blue- WFDU-FM 89.1 9am-1pm)
"Ron Carter isn't just the most recorded bass player in human history- he's also an extremely erudite jazz scholar, and that's the hat he'll be wearing when he visits host Bob Putignano to discuss the legacy of bassist Pops Foster. Also coming by is guitarist John Tropea, who plays at Smoke tonight."
David Hinckley - The NY Daily News 2/9/05

RUTH BROWN'S IN TOWN: Ruth Brown, who started her career in 1947 and is still up on the stage today, talks this morning with Bob Putignano on WFDU (89.1 FM). Putignano features jazz and blues every Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Brown is in town doing a month-long engagement at Le Jazz Au Bar on E. 58th St. The show includes a tribute to Lena Horne as well as Brown's own material - back to her classic "Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean."

She's also a great storyteller and she was there in the days when rhythm and blues was turning into rock 'n' roll.

Hear her on the radio. Then go see her.

Bob P, Goalie at Toronto Hockey Hall of Fame Bob P, Goalie at Toronto Hockey Hall of Fame in January 2005. Graham Guest, Holger Peterson, Bob P at Maple Blues Awards 2005 Graham Guest,Holger Peterson, Bob P at Maple Blues Awards 2005 in January.

Son Seals 1942-2004 Son Seals, One of a Kind (1942-2004) - Goldmine 01/21/05
by Bob Putignano.
Mavis Staples Mavis Staples Interview - Goldmine 01/21/05
by Bob Putignano.
Elwood Blues I conducted a one on one in person interview with Elwood Blues aka Dan Aykroyd on 10/28/04 which aired on WFDU FM on Wednesday, 11/3/04. The book, "Elwood's Blues", contains interviews with such blues legends as Luther Allison, Ruth Brown, Ray Charles, Johhny Copeland, James Cotton, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, BB King, Taj Mahal, Koko Taylor, Marcia Ball, NY's own Michael Hill, John Mayall, Keb' Mo', Bill Wyman, and many more. It was released on November 4 by www.backbeatbooks.com. Portions of the sales will be donated to The Blues Foundation in Memphis.

Elwood aka Dan Aykroyd performed live on Pat St. Johns Blues show on Sirius Satellite Radio Network on Thursday 11/4/04 from 6-9pm. As Music Director for this event, I assembled a band consisting of Bettye Lavette, Hubert Sumlin, Mose Allison, Michael Hill, Rob Paparozzi, David Maxwell, Calvin Owens, Blue Lou Marini, and Jerry Jemmott, along with special guest stars.

RAY CHARLES:
Joel Dorn "I heard my first Ray Charles record in 1956 when I was fourteen. That was the first domino in the rest of my life. Everything I've ever done professionally, and sometimes even personally, is tied to that moment. He may be gone, but what he did is here for as long as people need to feel." - Joel Dorn

Bob Putignano interviews Joel Dorn for Blues Revue Magazine.

"Just got off the phone with Concord Records where Ray Charles was working on his latest CD, and great news is that Ray did complete the recording before he passed! So there will be at least one more Ray Charles CD! Live on Brother Ray!!!" - Bob Putignano