Classical Check-Up: 1958
Reviewing the classical music of 1958. Continue reading Classical Check-Up: 1958
Tag: Music
The Music of 1958
Links to album reviews from 1958 Continue reading The Music of 1958
Mulligan Meets Monk
One of Thelonious Monk’s minor collaborations; one of Gerry Mulligan’s major works.
Grade: A- Continue reading Mulligan Meets Monk
Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk’s greatest album.
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The Great Ray Charles
A rare look at Ray Charles in an instrumental jazz setting.
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The “Chirping” Crickets
Buddy Holly’s debut with The Crickets doesn’t reach the level of artistic maturity he’d soon attain.
Grade: B+ Continue reading The “Chirping” Crickets
Such Sweet Thunder
An instrumental ode to William Shakespeare.
Grade: A- Continue reading Such Sweet Thunder
Coltrane (1957)
John Coltrane’s debut features many of the hallmarks that the saxophonist would later become famous for.
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Loving You
Mediocre soundtrack to a mediocre film.
Grade: B+ Continue reading Loving You
Where Are You?
Frank Sinatra sometimes seems lost without Nelson Riddle.
Grade: B+ Continue reading Where Are You?
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
Close to You – Frank Sinatra
“Close to You” is Frank Sinatra at his funniest.
Grade: A Continue reading Close to You – Frank Sinatra
