“Miles Davis, Vol. 2” – Miles Davis
“Miles Davis, Vol. 2” is fun, lively, fast-paced jazz played by a solid ensemble of musicians, including Art Blakey and J.J. Johnson.
“The Compositions of Al Cohn” – Miles Davis
A forgotten Miles Davis LP from his early days, “The Compositions of Al Cohn” is a nice blend of cool jazz and bebop.
“The Hit Makers!” – Les Paul & Mary Ford
An essential LP that traces the origins of early rock ‘n’ roll, Les Paul & Mary Ford’s “The Hit Makers!” is another early 1950s highlight.
“Bye Bye Blues!” – Les Paul & Mary Ford
Featuring the terrific song “Smoke Rings,” the 1952 “Bye Bye Blues!” LP from Les Paul and Mary Ford is well worth a listen.
“The Zone of Interest” (2023)
Jonathan Glazer’s haunting Holocaust film, “The Zone of Interest,” hammers home the absolute banality of evil.
“Portraits on Standards” – Stan Kenton
Compared to his other records, “Portrait on Standards” is a soft, subtle, stripped-back album from Stan Kenton and his big band.
“Moondog and His Friends” – Moondog
A combination of experimental folk, classical and percussion, “Moondog and His Friends” is one of the strangest albums of the 1950s.
“Y tu mamà también” (2001)
Alfonso Cuaron’s 2001 masterpiece, “Y tu mamà también,” is hilarious and profound, a film that somehow encompasses the meaning of life in a sex-filled teenage road trip.
“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” (2025)
An intentionally uncomfortable, anxiety-inducing film, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” features a tour-de-force performance from Rose Byrne.
“Resurrection” (2025)
Bi Gan’s 2025 Chinese film, “Resurrection,” offers moments of intense beauty and poignancy, even as it defies easy interpretation.
“Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie” (2025)
A web series turned TV show turned movie, “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie” is a hilarious and surprisingly heartwarming Canadian comedy.
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023)
Martin Scorsese’s three-hour-plus “Killers of the Flower Moon” is an uneven yet engrossing epic of America’s dark past.