Danny Brown, Angel Olsen & Wilco are Here to Save 2019
New releases by Danny Brown, Angel Olsen & Wilco try to salvage what has been a forgettable year of music. Continue reading Danny Brown, Angel Olsen & Wilco are Here to Save 2019
Category: Music
East Coasting – Charles Mingus
One of Charles Mingus’ rare, non-essential LPs.
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The Clown
Despite the title, “The Clown” is one of Charles Mingus’ darkest masterpieces.
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Close to You – Frank Sinatra
“Close to You” is Frank Sinatra at his funniest.
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Monk’s Music
Monk’s Music is one the pianists most essential LPs.
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‘Round About Midnight
‘Round About Midnight began Davis’ rapid ascent to the jazz throne.
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Ray Charles: The Atlantic Years
Ray Charles’ 1957 debut was one of the first great R&B records.
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Jazz by Sun Ra
The debut of Sun Ra and His Solar Arkestra is one of the decade’s greatest hidden gems.
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The Jazz Workshop
The debut LP of George Russell is a timeless classic that has aged like a fine wine.
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Orgy in Rhythm
An intriguing double-LP focused completely on percussion.
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Julie London LPs from 1957
A few blurbs about three Julie London LPs from 1957. Continue reading Julie London LPs from 1957
The Music of 1957
Links to reviews of albums released in 1957 Continue reading The Music of 1957
