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The 50 Greatest Albums of the 1950s
The 50 greatest albums of the 1950s, as picked by yours truly. Continue reading The 50 Greatest Albums of the 1950s
1956: A Stan Kenton Resurgence
Reviews of two Stan Kenton albums from 1956. Continue reading 1956: A Stan Kenton Resurgence
In the Wee Small Hours – Frank Sinatra
The first, great pop album.
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Concert by the Sea – Erroll Garner
For piano lovers especially – the performance of a lifetime.
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Dinner in Caracas – Aldemaro Romero
A worthwhile primer of Venezuelan folk songs, played by a classical orchestra.
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Thelonious Monk continued his hot streak into 1955
Reviews of two Thelonious Monk LPs from 1955. Continue reading Thelonious Monk continued his hot streak into 1955
Blue Moods – Miles Davis
One of Miles Davis’ most underrated and anomalous early releases.
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In a Romantic Mood – Oscar Peterson
One of the more underrated LPs in the jazz catalogue.
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The Many Guises of Stan Getz
Before he gained international stardom with his early ‘60s bossa-nova recordings, tenor saxophonist Stan Getz made his bones by practicing with the greats in Scandinavia. Stints with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, Al Haig and Max … Continue reading The Many Guises of Stan Getz
“Nostalgic” doesn’t mean “good”
This 1955 LP from The Four Freshmen is vocal heaven, but musically it represents everything bad about the decade.
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3 Questions About “Lost in Translation”
Taking an in-depth look at Sofia Coppola’s 2003 masterpiece, namely Murray, the music and the meaning of it all.
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Top 10 Albums of 1954
The Top 10 Albums of 1954, as chosen by yours truly. Continue reading Top 10 Albums of 1954
Vocal Jazz in 1954
Reviews of two 1954 albums by Chet Baker and June Christy. Continue reading Vocal Jazz in 1954
