CNN is reporting soul legend Mr. Isaac Hayes has died. He was 65.

Isaac was a rare breed like Luther Vandross. Both are dear favorites of mine. Both were soul virtuosos, and both had an affifinity for taking pop standards (from the likes of geniuses like Burt Bacarach) and transforming them into rich, bluesy, gospel tinted R&B masterpieces.

I have played piano, keys and recorded/performed R&B and Rock for many years, and Isaac’s extended jams