Milestones
Powered by the groundbreaking title track, Milestones proved that Miles Davis was the artist of the decade.
Grade: A Continue reading Milestones
Tag: featured
Early Fantasy Sleepers for 2020
It’s never too early to look ahead to the 2020 fantasy football season. Here are a few sleepers to keep an eye on. Continue reading Early Fantasy Sleepers for 2020
The Music of 1958
Links to album reviews from 1958 Continue reading The Music of 1958
Top 25 Albums of 1957
The 25 Best Albums of 1957 Continue reading Top 25 Albums of 1957
Classical Check-Up – 1957
Jean Barraque, Dmitri Shostakovich, Igor Stravinsky and Iannis Xenakis. Continue reading Classical Check-Up – 1957
Miles Ahead
Miles Davis’ (first) quiet masterpiece.
Grade: A Continue reading Miles Ahead
Sonny Rollins Released Seven (!) Albums in 1957
Like a star free agent on the open market, 1957 was the summer of Sonny. Everyone knew that Rollins was the greatest saxophonist on the face of the Earth, and so he was free to play for whoever he wanted. … Continue reading Sonny Rollins Released Seven (!) Albums in 1957
Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk’s greatest album.
Grade: A+ Continue reading Brilliant Corners
Danny Brown, Angel Olsen & Wilco are Here to Save 2019
New releases by Danny Brown, Angel Olsen & Wilco try to salvage what has been a forgettable year of music. Continue reading Danny Brown, Angel Olsen & Wilco are Here to Save 2019
The Clown
Despite the title, “The Clown” is one of Charles Mingus’ darkest masterpieces.
Grade: A Continue reading The Clown
Monk’s Music
Monk’s Music is one the pianists most essential LPs.
Grade: A Continue reading Monk’s Music
Jazz by Sun Ra
The debut of Sun Ra and His Solar Arkestra is one of the decade’s greatest hidden gems.
Grade: A Continue reading Jazz by Sun Ra
