Prince changes color; “Blue Light” is red hot
Prince rarely gets personal, but when he does his message is boosted by several dirty jokes. Continue reading Prince changes color; “Blue Light” is red hot
Category: Music
Classical Check-Up – 1953
A quick rundown of the classical music of 1953. Continue reading Classical Check-Up – 1953
Black Coffee – Peggy Lee
One of the most pleasurable vocal-jazz albums of all time.
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The Astaire Story – Fred Astaire
Seeing is believing.
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This Modern World – Stan Kenton
One of Stan Kenton’s most outre LPs; one of his best.
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New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm – Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton finally adds a little emotion and humanism to his music, which makes for his most upbeat and welcoming LP.
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Jazz at Massey Hall – The Quintet
Perhaps the first “landmark” concert recording.
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The Duke Plays Ellington – Duke Ellington
My all-time favorite Duke Ellington LP.
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Introducing Paul Bley – Paul Bley
A semi-confident debut from a technically accomplished pianist.
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Top 10 Albums of 1952
My picks for the best albums of 1952. Continue reading Top 10 Albums of 1952
Johnnie Ray: Underrated as Shit
Johnnie Ray’s charismatic vocals are an early antecedent to rock’n’roll.
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Billie Holiday Sings – Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday’s debut album is an essential LP for fans of the idiosyncratic crooner.
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