Photo by Andrew Patrick Photo on Pexels.com Well, . . . that was one loooong hiatus!! Ok, well some kind of very long timeframe. Nevermind what it was, and never fear, as we are back!! I will never stray too far from “SMOOTHE”. I did, however, venture more deeply into that Del Mar, Ibiza, Smooth … Continue reading Jazz Adjacent Q4 ’26 (Vol. One)
A Third One Hundred 06/25/25
Photo by Anna Tarazevich on Pexels.com Well, here we are . . . the first wrap-up of my most played songs of this year, from 01/01/25 to date. One hundred of my faves, all in one place . . . again. OK - this is the third playlist of faves with a count of 100 … Continue reading A Third One Hundred 06/25/25
Vocal Ingenuity
Photo by Los Muertos Crew on Pexels.com As a fitting end to our week of tributes to “The Instruments Of Jazz”, I offer up my final tribute to one that wasn’t mentioned all week. However, it certainly stands out as an instrument of crucial significance to the story of jazz – the voice. Today’s playlist … Continue reading Vocal Ingenuity
Duel Of The Guitars
Photo by ROMBO on Pexels.com Imagine, if you will, all of the great jazz guitarists competing for that number one spot in the hearts of their fans. Picking one over all of the rest? Not a task that I care to undertake. I could probably narrow it down to a short list - short list … Continue reading Duel Of The Guitars
The Tinkling Of The Keys
Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com Earlier, I mentioned that I wondered why the piano had never become the "face" of jazz. I think that my wonderment comes from the fact that there are SOOOOO many jazz pianists dating from the start of jazz to its present-day iteration. As much as I like the … Continue reading The Tinkling Of The Keys
Sound The Trumpets!!
Photo by PNW Production on Pexels.com From biblical times, to current times, and all of the eras in between, the trumpet sounds, and both men and women are called to duty. In the world of jazz, it’s quite the same. In the case of jazz, however, the call to duty is to create great music. … Continue reading Sound The Trumpets!!
Saxes Galore!!
Photo by Meruyert Gonullu on Pexels.com It’s pretty much a slam-dunk that the saxophone is the most popular jazz instrument. I can’t very well dispute that, although I have always wondered why the piano hasn’t had that distinction. I sometimes go with the flow, like now, as I offer this tribute to the beauty of … Continue reading Saxes Galore!!
Weekend Bliss
Photo by Bernyce Hollingworth on Pexels.com Well, the weekend is here and it’s time to celebrate. This playlist is special because I’ve never had an occasion to dedicate a playlist to anyone in particular. It’s called “Weekend Bliss”, and it’s dedicated to my brother, Poorman A. Blackstar. He and his wife, and some friends are … Continue reading Weekend Bliss
Just Because (over and over).
Photo by asim alnamat on Pexels.com There are songs that I just can’t help but play over and over. Here’s the latest list. Yes - it’s ever-changing, morphing, trying to hide from that “play” button. How was your Monday? Mine was hectic but fun. The traffic wasn’t as overwhelming as it usually is. Here’s a … Continue reading Just Because (over and over).
Coffee, Cafes, And Red Wine
Photo by Brigitte Tohm on Pexels.com Short and sweet – Just Chill, Dude! Threw this little ditty together a few days ago with The Weekend Mix in mind. Coffee, Cafes, and Red Wine is the perfect segue to a fabulous weekend, replete with music, the obligatory theme, and above and beyond all else, that ubiquitous … Continue reading Coffee, Cafes, And Red Wine
