Jazz Advance
Cecil Taylor’s remarkable debut opened the floodgates of free jazz
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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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Songs for Swingin’ Lovers!
Frank Sinatra’s most popular album is as timeless now as the day it was released.
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The Wildest!
One of the most fun albums ever released.
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Clifford Brown and Max Roach at Basin Street
The final LP released by the legendary hard bop leaders.
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Coronation of the King
Elvis’ first two albums, both released in 1956, began a seismic shift in modern musical history. His second album remains a benchmark. Continue reading Coronation of the King
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 S1E5: “5G”
Mad Men comes into its own in “5G,” the series’ fifth episode.
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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”
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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”
