Johnny Burnette and the Rock ‘n Roll Trio
This is rockabilly at its most raw.
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Ellington at Newport
One of the most famous live albums in jazz history, featuring one of the greatest solos of all time.
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Mad Men S1E7: “Red in the Face”
When Roger Sterling gets drunk, Mad Men usually excels.
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Mad Men S1E6: “Babylon”
Everyone’s having an affair in Mad Men’s “Babylon.”
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Mad Men S1E4: “New Amsterdam”
Mad Men’s fourth episode centers on Pete Campbell, for better or worse.
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Mad Men S1E2: “Ladies Room”
Originally posted on Colin's Review:
Directed by Alan Taylor | Written by Matthew Weiner | 47 min Secretary Blues By Colin Hart 8.4 / 10 The first episode of Mad Men was written seven years before the rest of the series was even conceived. Following up such a perfect premiere is a… Continue reading Mad Men S1E2: “Ladies Room”
Mad Men S1E1: “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”
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Directed by Alan Taylor | Written by Matthew Weiner | 48 min “On the Street Where You Live” By Colin Hart 9.1 / 10 A day in the life of a 1960s Manhattan advertising executive shouldn’t be exciting. Our main character visits with his… Continue reading Mad Men S1E1: “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”
Lennie Tristano
Lennie Tristano’s music can be rather cold, but its importance can’t be ignored.
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Three Ragas
I don’t know much about Hindustani classical music, but this tape is pretty good.
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Blue Serge
The best album from one of jazz’s most tragic figures.
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Bud Powell’s Moods
Bud Powell’s Moods builds on the nervous energy found in his previous LPs.
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Piano Interpretations
Piano Interpretations by Bud Powell is a rather routine effort. But routine for Powell is still amazing.
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