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Top 10 Albums of 1954

February 10, 2019December 1, 2019 colinsreview

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

October 24, 2018October 19, 2019 colinsreview

The Top 10 albums of 1953. Continue reading Top 10 Albums of 1953

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Jazz at Massey Hall – The Quintet

September 19, 2018 colinsreview

Perhaps the first “landmark” concert recording.
Grade: A Continue reading Jazz at Massey Hall – The Quintet

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Introducing Paul Bley – Paul Bley

September 16, 2018 colinsreview

A semi-confident debut from a technically accomplished pianist.
Grade: A- Continue reading Introducing Paul Bley – Paul Bley

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City of Glass – Stan Kenton

August 10, 2018 colinsreview

One of the earliest and most avant-garde records in the jazz catalogue.
Grade: A- Continue reading City of Glass – Stan Kenton

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Piano Interpretations – Wynton Kelly

August 10, 2018September 18, 2019 colinsreview

Only 19-years-old at the time, Wynton Kelly proves himself to be in a class all his own on this marvelous debut.
Grade: A Continue reading Piano Interpretations – Wynton Kelly

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Hank Williams Sings – Hank Williams

August 10, 2018 colinsreview

One of America’s genre-defining country albums.
Grade: A Continue reading Hank Williams Sings – Hank Williams

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Doris Day in 1951

May 16, 2018 colinsreview

Three mediocre soundtracks from an American legend. Continue reading Doris Day in 1951

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Songs of Jimmie Rodgers (Lefty Frizzell)

May 16, 2018 colinsreview

Old-time country that even a hipster could love.
Grade: B+ Continue reading Songs of Jimmie Rodgers (Lefty Frizzell)

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The Music of 1951

May 16, 2018September 13, 2019 colinsreview

Links to my reviews of the music of 1951. Continue reading The Music of 1951

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Innovations in Modern Music – Stan Kenton

May 13, 2018May 13, 2018 colinsreview

The “Why doesn’t Stan Kenton get the credit he deserves?” campaign.
Grade: A Continue reading Innovations in Modern Music – Stan Kenton

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The New Sound – Les Paul

May 13, 2018May 13, 2018 colinsreview

A great inventor, an even better musician.
Grade: A- Continue reading The New Sound – Les Paul

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