Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk’s greatest album.
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Tag: Music
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.
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Such Sweet Thunder
An instrumental ode to William Shakespeare.
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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.
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Where Are You?
Frank Sinatra sometimes seems lost without Nelson Riddle.
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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.
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Monk’s Music
Monk’s Music is one the pianists most essential LPs.
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‘Round About Midnight
‘Round About Midnight began Davis’ rapid ascent to the jazz throne.
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Ray Charles: The Atlantic Years
Ray Charles’ 1957 debut was one of the first great R&B records.
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