“Sonny Side Up” is a collaborative 1959 jazz LP by Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins and Sonny Stitt.
Chega de Saudade
Album review of “Chega de Saudade,” one of the most popular bossa nova albums of all time.
Love for Sale – Cecil Taylor
Even though “Love for Sale” is one of Cecil Taylor’s lesser-known albums, it remains one of his most innovative releases.
Go Bo Diddley
“Go Bo Diddley” features a little more variety than his self-titled debut, yet it doesn’t feature the same groundbreaking innovation.
Last Recording – Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday’s final album before her death is an unfortunate swan-song.
Ritchie Valens (1959 Album)
Review of the self-titled 1959 debut album by Ritchie Valens.
What a Diff’rence a Day Makes!
Review of “What a Diff’rence a Day Makes,” an album released by Dinah Washington in 1959
Vaughan and Violins
Review of “Vaughan and Violins,” an album released by Sarah Vaughan in 1959.
Songs of Our Soil
Johnny Cash tries folk music on the indifferent “Songs of Our Soil” album.
Hymns by Johnny Cash
“Hymns by Johnny Cash” isn’t recommended for fans of Jesus or Johnny Cash.