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The “Chirping” Crickets

October 29, 2019 colinsreview

Buddy Holly’s debut with The Crickets doesn’t reach the level of artistic maturity he’d soon attain.
Grade: B+ Continue reading The “Chirping” Crickets

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Such Sweet Thunder

October 29, 2019 colinsreview

An instrumental ode to William Shakespeare.
Grade: A- Continue reading Such Sweet Thunder

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April in Paris

October 23, 2019 colinsreview

Count Basie’s late-career renaissance started with this classic, big-band LP.
Grade: A Continue reading April in Paris

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Chet Atkins at Home

October 23, 2019 colinsreview

They don’t make instrumental country like they used to.
Grade: A- Continue reading Chet Atkins at Home

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Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section

October 23, 2019 colinsreview

Alto saxophonist Art Pepper collaborates with Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones.
Grade: B+ Continue reading Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section

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Elvis’ Christmas Album

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 colinsreview

Elvis’ Christmas Album is one of the only classic holiday LPs.
Grade: A- Continue reading Elvis’ Christmas Album

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Coltrane (1957)

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 colinsreview

John Coltrane’s debut features many of the hallmarks that the saxophonist would later become famous for.
Grade: A- Continue reading Coltrane (1957)

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Loving You

October 20, 2019 colinsreview

Mediocre soundtrack to a mediocre film.
Grade: B+ Continue reading Loving You

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Where Are You?

October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 colinsreview

Frank Sinatra sometimes seems lost without Nelson Riddle.
Grade: B+ Continue reading Where Are You?

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Anita Sings the Most

October 20, 2019November 29, 2019 colinsreview

Anita O’Day’s effortless charisma carries this relaxing album.
Grade: A- Continue reading Anita Sings the Most

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Mingus Three

October 20, 2019 colinsreview

The trio setting apparently doesn’t fit with Charles Mingus’ style.
Grade: B Continue reading Mingus Three

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A Swingin’ Affair!

October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 colinsreview

Frank Sinatra goes through the motions on A Swingin’ Affair.
Grade: B+ Continue reading A Swingin’ Affair!

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