Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I like rainy days. Well, I rather love rainy days. Rainy days when I have nowhere that I need to be. It’s not raining here, and it may not be raining where you are, but some slow, SMOOTHE jazz on a rainy day is awesome sauce. If it is raining, … Continue reading When The Rains Reign
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Essentials: Trumpet Man From New York City (Pete Dingon Presents)
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I could not find much about Pete Dingon, as far as recorded music goes, but there IS one album with which I am quite familiar, The Trumpet Man From New York City (Pete Dingon Presents) (Tyranno Lounge Records, 2018). From the moment that I heard the first note of the … Continue reading Essentials: Trumpet Man From New York City (Pete Dingon Presents)
Brand Spankin’ New 03.04.25
Photo by Anastasiya Doicheva on Pexels.com This move finds me with a bona fide craving for some REAL CHILL!! So, here’s a mini playlist that I’m certain that you can relate to. But first a few accolades for all of those who stood out in this sea of new music. “Brooklyn Rain” by Silje Nergaard … Continue reading Brand Spankin’ New 03.04.25
MMMM 07/05/21 (Reposted 03.03.25)
Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com The move is almost complete. Today should be the day, but that depends upon which workers show up today – VERIZON, PECO (electric and gas), The Handyman, or all three. Yeah, all three need to show up. But, it’s MMMM, one from 2021. Hopefully the last repost. Hit … Continue reading MMMM 07/05/21 (Reposted 03.03.25)
Meet Cindy Bradley (Repost 02.28.25 aka Cindy Bradley Sampler)
Photo by Luana Bento on Pexels.com Still packing. Still movin’ on. And still reposting so that my weary eyes can get some sleep. Here’s one of my favorite trumpeters. I think you’ll like this one. Laters. copyright 2025 jblackstarr for SMOOTHE Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz. Well, sometimes - like now! ***** Meet Cindy … Continue reading Meet Cindy Bradley (Repost 02.28.25 aka Cindy Bradley Sampler)
Get Up and Jazz!! (2025 repost)
Photo by Victor Freitas on Pexels.com Still moving from one house to another, so the next few days will be rife with "reposts", due to time restrictions. I did mention this being a stressful time, did I not? Well, here’s one playlist that will keep you energized. It’s my gym workout companion – nothing slow … Continue reading Get Up and Jazz!! (2025 repost)
Manic Monday Musical Medicine 02.24.25
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Rise and shine, my people!! Monday has arrived and I know that you’re chompin’ at the bit to get this day started all proper like! That’s why there’s Manic Monday Musical Medicine – to help you achieve that goal. So, get out of that bed, stop being grumpy, and wolf … Continue reading Manic Monday Musical Medicine 02.24.25
Meet . . . Joe Henderson
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com You get to “meet” not only Joe Henderson (saxophone), but Charlie Haden (bass), and Al Foster (drums) as well. These selections were recorded live at The Geneva Jazz Festival (Italy) on July 9th, 1987. It was restored and then released on the Red Record label in 2023. You should note that the … Continue reading Meet . . . Joe Henderson
Manic Monday Musical Medicine 02.17.25
Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com What, you may ask, happened to the weekend??!! Heaven knows. I sure don’t know!! But what we DO know is that it doesn’t even matter – because Monday comes fully equipped with Manic Monday Musical Medicine, no assembly required! Fire up that laptop, computer, or whatever it is that … Continue reading Manic Monday Musical Medicine 02.17.25
Meet . . . Bugge Wesseltoft
Photo by Steve Johnson on Pexels.com My first encounter with Bugge Wesseltoft was via his “New Concept of Jazz Box Set” offering. It is, to say the least, very innovative. His bio says (per his website) “I don’t want to be another carbon copy of any musician, past or present: I don’t see the point … Continue reading Meet . . . Bugge Wesseltoft
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