One of the most popular exotica albums of the early 1950s, “Voice of the Xtabay” showcases Yma Sumac’s incredible vocal talent.
“Stan Kenton Presents” Album Review
“Stan Kenton Presents” is a combination of modern classical and big band jazz that sounds remarkably ahead of its time.
“Ella Sings Gershwin” Album Review
Album: Ella Sings Gershwin Artist: Ella Fitzgerald Year: 1950 Genre: Vocal Jazz Grade: A- Always a pleasure to hear one of the greatest singers of all time. Especially when she’s singing Gershwin. Ella Fitzgerald was already 33-years-old when she released Ella Sings Gershwin, yet she sounded as youthful as ever. Ella Fitzgerald’s Ella Sings Gershwin […]
“Piano Solos” Album Review
While not as good as the sequel, Bud Powell’s original “Piano Solos” album is an important landmark of bebop.
“Rockin’ with Wanda” Album Review
Read this album review of “Rockin’ with Wanda,” a compilation album from one of the first woman rock ‘n’ rollers.
Kansas City Suite – Count Basie
On “Kansas City Suite,” the Count Basie Orchestra plays the music of famous saxophonist Benny Carter.
No Cover, No Minimum – Billy Eckstine
“No Cover, No Minimum” finds the irresistibly suave Billy Ecstine delivering a woozy set of nightclub ballads.
“Portrait in Jazz” Album Review
“Portrait in Jazz” is the first studio album released by the famous Bill Evans Trio consisting of Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian.
“The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery” Album Review
“The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery” forever changed the way that the electric guitar is played.
“Mel Tormé Swings Shubert Alley” Album Review
“Mel Tormé” Swings Shubert Alley” is the singer’s finest album, a jazzy collection of Broadway tunes that still holds up today.
“Nice ‘n’ Easy” Album Review
Released at the tail end of his legendary Capitol years, “Nice ‘n’ Easy” is the last great Frank Sinatra album.
“His Hand in Mine” Album Review
Although “His Hand in Mine” isn’t one of Elvis Presley’s best albums, it is most certainly Elvis Presley’s best Gospel album.
