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
Category: Playlists
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)
Meet . . . Von Mondo
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Meet Von Mondo, a rather superb pianist who, in his own words, is “happiest when he is creating that holiest of fusions: house tango jazz”. His signature sound is mellow and that’s right up my alley. My personal favorites are his scats – “Test Me” and “Slow Scat”, but everything … Continue reading Meet . . . Von Mondo
Ultimate Smoothe Chill 2
This is the latest iteration of my faves, greatest, ultimate, and best of the best. I never realized how awesome the first track is, "Club Harlem" (Rick Braun w/Peter White). It came out back in 1995. All of these years later and it's sitting at the top of my chart. I walk into a room … Continue reading Ultimate Smoothe Chill 2
Spotlight: Fourplay
Photo by Miguel u00c1. Padriu00f1u00e1n on Pexels.com OK - are you ready for FOURPLAY? Gotta start right off with the fact that they came up with this little . . . thing: a song called FOURPLAY, from an album called FOURPLAY, by a group called FOURPLAY!!! Yes, I love it! The aforementioned album, FOURPLAY (1991) … Continue reading Spotlight: Fourplay
Notes From A Horn: Tom Harrell
Photo by PNW Production on Pexels.com We close with Tom Harrell. Hope you enjoyed this week's trumpet salutes. Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz. copyright 2023 jblackstarr for SMOOTHE. Listen on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0LNrH3P3AHWRAfFxEP94cM?si=e0b37620f24e42e4
Notes From A Horn (Hugh Masekela)
Photo by Magda Ehlers on Pexels.com Hugh Masekela. Enjoy. Tomorrow: Tom Harrell Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz. copyright 2023 jblackstarr for SMOOTHE. Listen on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vYAsFYjgbGzjIBABlaLZy?si=fdc65def2c384797
Notes From A Horn (Rick Braun)
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Rick Braun. Enjoy. Tomorrow: Hugh Masekela Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz. copyright 2023 jblackstarr for SMOOTHE. Listen on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1JlQeT5LwPov8NphRld1sK?si=8d35099dadb34b0b
Notes From A Horn (Chris Botti)
Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels.com Chris Botti. Enjoy. Tomorrow: Rick Braun Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz. copyright 2023 jblackstarr for SMOOTHE. Listen on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0vxypXXG2TJcmL2Gmao5YO?si=ae9cb536be354939
The Weekend Mix: Easy Does It (05.27.23)
Photo by DS stories on Pexels.com Saturday has come, again. Let's just sit back and "Take it Easy". Take a deep breath and say "Easy Does It". Let it out and say "Chill". Long playlist for you that REALLY eases into the day and the weekend. No sweat, no fuss, no cares, just "Easy Does … Continue reading The Weekend Mix: Easy Does It (05.27.23)
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