Loving You
Mediocre soundtrack to a mediocre film.
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Where Are You?
Frank Sinatra sometimes seems lost without Nelson Riddle.
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Anita Sings the Most
Anita O’Day’s effortless charisma carries this relaxing album.
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Mingus Three
The trio setting apparently doesn’t fit with Charles Mingus’ style.
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A Swingin’ Affair!
Frank Sinatra goes through the motions on A Swingin’ Affair.
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East Coasting – Charles Mingus
One of Charles Mingus’ rare, non-essential LPs.
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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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