I’m John Lee Hooker – Album Review
A 1959 compilation LP from the seminal electric blues singer.
Grade: A-
Breaking Bad S2E7: “Negro y Azul”
Review of Breaking Bad season 2 episode 7: “Negro y Azul” 8.8/10
Moanin’ in the Moonlight – Howlin’ Wolf
One of the most influential blues albums of all time.
Grade: A
Little Girl Blue – Nina Simone
Nina Simone’s 1959 debut album introduces a fresh new take on vocal jazz.
Grade: A
Lightnin’ Hopkins album review
Lightnin’ Hopkins’ 1959 debut album is one of the greatest blues recordings in history.
Grade: A
Everybody Digs Bills Evans | Album Review
One of the most underrated jazz albums in history.
Grade: A
Coltrane Time – Cecil Taylor
A disappointingly accessible collaboration between two avant-garde visionaries.
Grade: B+
Looking Ahead! – Cecil Taylor
Avant-garde pianist Cecil Taylor’s second album expands upon his groundbreaking debut.
Grade: A-
The Sermon – Jimmy Smith
“The Sermon” is one of jazz organist Jimmy Smith’s greatest accomplishments. Click here to read the album review.
Blind Joe Death – John Fahey
John Fahey’s unique brand of folk guitar is something that must be heard to be believed.
Grade: A
Breaking Bad S2E6: “Peekaboo”
In another fantastic episode of Breaking Bad, Jesse is tasked with murdering some crackheads but ends up as a babysitter. 9.1/10
Breaking Bad S2E5: “Breakage”
Your new favorite Breaking Bad character? Hank Schrader. 8.8/10