Top 10 Albums of 1954
The Top 10 Albums of 1954, as chosen by yours truly. Continue reading Top 10 Albums of 1954
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Top 10 Albums of 1953
The Top 10 albums of 1953. Continue reading Top 10 Albums of 1953
Jazz at Massey Hall – The Quintet
Perhaps the first “landmark” concert recording.
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Introducing Paul Bley – Paul Bley
A semi-confident debut from a technically accomplished pianist.
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City of Glass – Stan Kenton
One of the earliest and most avant-garde records in the jazz catalogue.
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Piano Interpretations – Wynton Kelly
Only 19-years-old at the time, Wynton Kelly proves himself to be in a class all his own on this marvelous debut.
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Hank Williams Sings – Hank Williams
One of America’s genre-defining country albums.
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Doris Day in 1951
Three mediocre soundtracks from an American legend. Continue reading Doris Day in 1951
Songs of Jimmie Rodgers (Lefty Frizzell)
Old-time country that even a hipster could love.
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The Music of 1951
Links to my reviews of the music of 1951. Continue reading The Music of 1951
Innovations in Modern Music – Stan Kenton
The “Why doesn’t Stan Kenton get the credit he deserves?” campaign.
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The New Sound – Les Paul
A great inventor, an even better musician.
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