Mark Jordan

• For singer Johnny Gill, oldies music didn't die Published 02/11/2012 at midnight

  When Don Cornelius, the creator and longtime host of the syndicated show "Soul Train" died earlier this month, the world mourned a television pioneer who brought the sounds of black America into millions of homes every week for decades.

• Austin bluesman Black Joe Lewis found voice in primal scream Published 02/09/2012 at 4:51 p.m.

  Joe Lewis is living testimony to the fact that you can dramatically alter your life at any time, even on a whim.

• Start early with romantic Valentine's Day entertainment Published 02/09/2012 at 11:20 a.m.

  Valentine's Day is Tuesday, and area romantics are providing Memphians a number of ways to mark the occasion, beginning Froiday. Here are some special events:

• Teen throb Latimore lives dream with Scream Tour Published 02/07/2012 at 7:12 p.m.

  While other 15-year-olds are preparing for homecoming or counting the weeks to spring break, Jacob Latimore is at a dance studio in his adopted hometown of Atlanta, Ga., polishing his moves. He's about to head out on the new leg ...

• Memphis chef Kelly English snags Cochon 555 Published 02/05/2012 at 12:10 a.m.

  With a stripped-down menu based on familiar comfort food, Kelly English, chef/owner of Memphis' Restaurant Iris, won the Memphis stop of the Cochon 555 cooking competition Saturday night.

• Opera Memphis hosts "Black Roots" program Published 02/03/2012 at midnight

  Mississippi's connections to the world of opera will be explored in the coming days in a series of free shows at DeSoto area public libraries.

• Accolades keep coming for legendary country singer George Jones Published 02/02/2012 at 6:48 p.m.

  During the 54th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 12, the Recording Academy will take a moment to honor a man whom many consider one of the greatest voices not just in country music, but in music, period. But once again, ...

• Quartet's creative evolution mirrors immigrant experience Published 02/02/2012 at 5:57 p.m.

  Headlining a national concert tour for the first time would seem to be a stressful proposition, but the members of the New York City-based rock quartet MeTalkPretty seem relaxed on a recent day between shows in Houston and Dallas. "We're ...

• DeFrancesco matured from young phenom to jazz music master Published 01/31/2012 at 6:51 p.m.

  Grammy nominated jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco has been one of music’s young guns ever since he emerged on the scene at the tender age of 17. Then, having come from nowhere to claim the mantle of the great Jimmy Smith ...

• Film captures metal bands' regional vibe Published 01/26/2012 at 4:30 p.m.

  Given the cinematic sweep of the group's music, it is no surprise that the enigmatically named CT, lead singer of the Little Rock heavy metal band Rwake, is an unabashed moviegoer.

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