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
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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
One Hundred
Photo by Jonathan Borba on Pexels.com I blew it. I really, really blew it. I was determined to reboot by the beginning of the year. Oh, c’mon - yes, I mean THIS year! Unfortunately, life sometimes gets in the way of having a good time, and time restraints were the biggest deterrent. I’m not going … Continue reading One Hundred
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
The Mellow Mix: 05.15.23
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Weeks go by sometimes as quickly as lightning flashes. One ends and another begins - an apparently endless cycle. All that just to say that it's Monday . . . again. Relax - I've got you covered. Speaking of "endless", the mix today comes from the seemingly endless supply of … Continue reading The Mellow Mix: 05.15.23
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: 04.29.23
Photo by Bernyce Hollingworth on Pexels.com Here it is - that elusive entity known as "the weekend". Here's a mix of jazz, jazz(y), Scandinavian, chill, and everything in between. Here's hoping that your weekend is all that you had hoped it would be and more. Now, pop the cork on that bottle of red (or … Continue reading The Weekend Mix: 04.29.23
Jazz(y) (4.25.23)
Photo by Jorge Urosa on Pexels.com That's right, just jazz, . . . well, except when it jazz(y). And, this is one of those days. Sometimes, it's easy. Sometimes, it's "Bossa Style". Sometimes, it's just one of those vibes that can fit right in with any situation. When all of those things come together, it's … Continue reading Jazz(y) (4.25.23)
JAZZ(Y) – 06/25/21: Three Lovely Ladies
Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels.com Three beautiful women and three marvelous voices: Vanessa Williams, Brenda Russell, and Randy Crawford. Vanessa has always been better known as an R&B artist (as well as an actress and Miss America Pageant winner). Her most acclaimed recording was The Comfort Zone (1981). That said, I took a liking … Continue reading JAZZ(Y) – 06/25/21: Three Lovely Ladies
Jazz(y) – For The Nine To Fivers
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com So . . . you got up, realized that it was Monday, and donned that instant frown. Now what? Did you climb back into bed and decide to worry about what the boss will say tomorrow? Or did you decide to keep that 9-5 by heading on out to work? … Continue reading Jazz(y) – For The Nine To Fivers
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