Spotlight: Dave Koz

Photo by Caique Araujo on Pexels.com California-born and bred, Dave Koz, thus far, has had a very illustrious career. He has racked up nine (9) Grammy nominations, twelve (12) number-one albums, and has performed for multiple U.S. presidents, just to name a few of the feathers in his cap. And, yes - he even has … Continue reading Spotlight: Dave Koz →

jblackstarr faves (one)

Photo by Jonathan Borba on Pex I'm kickstarting your week with an olio of my favorite tunes, hoping all the while that they will rub off on you. Like I always say "Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz". Then, I backtrack and give you more options. You've got jazz choices, jazz(y) choices, chillout options, and … Continue reading jblackstarr faves (one) →

The Weekend Mix: 05.06.23

Photo by Bri Schneiter on Pexels.com Is that . . . can't be . . . the weekend's here, already??!! Wow! Well, there's music just chompin' at the bit for a chance to help you chill. Bottle of red? Maybe a steaming, hot cup of java? I know what you're about to do, so go … Continue reading The Weekend Mix: 05.06.23 →

Redux 2 (3/10/2020)

Take Five - written by Paul Desmond Take The A Train - written by Billy Strayhorn 'Round Midnight - written by Thelonious Monk Birdland - written by Joe Zawinul Mood Indigo - written by Duke Ellington, Barney Bigard A few takes on each, for your pleasure. Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz. … Continue reading Redux 2 (3/10/2020) →

Jazz(y) – 351 Lakeshore Drive,Velvet Dreamer, and Mazelo Nostra

Three (3) artists, nine (9) songs wrapped up in a neat little playlist, for your enjoyment: 351 Lakeshore Drive Velvet Dreamer Mazelo Nostra Even when it's not jazz, at least . . . it's still jazz(y). Listen on TIDAL Listen on Qobuz Listen on Deezer Listen on Spotify

Spotlight 02/26/20 Jazmin Ghent

Jasmin Ghent not only plays the saxophone supremely, but she sings, as well. That is a fact which is demonstrated superbly on the recording entitled The Story of Jaz (2018). Although she has some slow, mellow tunes, a lot of her work will have your heart racing. One such upbeat song, Heat, was included in … Continue reading Spotlight 02/26/20 Jazmin Ghent →