Photo by Lucian Potlog on Pexels.com Three of my faves all in one spot! I've never been to Ronnie Scott's but it is still very high on my list of places to be. The club opened in 1959. That is a very long time and a very apt description of success. The number of greats … Continue reading LIVE: Bill Evans at Ronnie Scott’s
Tag: Jazz
Essentials: 06/11/21
Photo by Elviss Railijs Bitu0101ns on Pexels.com Editor's picks for this week: The Story of Jaz by Jazmin Ghent The New Cool by Bob James and Nathan East A Thousand Kisses Deep by Chris Botti **** Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz. Mostly. Listen on TIDAL: The Story of Jaz The New Cool A Thousand … Continue reading Essentials: 06/11/21
Worth a look: AJE
Photo by Abdullah Ghatasheh on Pexels.com AJE was the first offering that I heard by Ambient Jazz Ensemble. Who are they? They are Colin Baldry. He constantly changes up the artists that join him to record. Previous artists include The Stella Horns (brass section), Ollie Weston (saxes, flute & bass clarinet), The Adderbury Ensemble (strings) … Continue reading Worth a look: AJE
Spotlight – Paul Hardcastle
Photo by Benjamin Suter on Pexels.com You may not know the name but, chances are, you've heard the sound. All of his songs hold their own individual tune, but they all have a totally and immediately recognizable sound. Don't believe me? Keep reading. It's hard to fathom that Paul Hardcastle only got his start as … Continue reading Spotlight – Paul Hardcastle
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
Coffee Jazz 3
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com While suffering through the pandemic, I found time to work on some new playlists. This is just one of many of my favorites. It includes a lot of well-known artists, as well as a few of whom you may not be aware. My Romance by Gene Ammons, It Never Entered … Continue reading Coffee Jazz 3
Please Stand By
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com Pre- corona plan: For the month of April, Smoothe will be celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) with posts about the founders of jazz from the U.S., as well as abroad. "Invited" artists include Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Dexter Gordon, and . . . … Continue reading Please Stand By
Jazz(y) – Blank & Jones
Jan Pieter Blank (known as Piet Blank) and René Runge (known as Jaspa Jones) make up the German duo of Blank & Jones, famous for their "downtempo" material. While their discography is seemingly endless, and their flair for "instant hit" remixes keeps them beloved by audiences world-wide, they have ventured into the jazz arena … Continue reading Jazz(y) – Blank & Jones
Spotlight – Hiroshima
Since their formation in 1974, Hiroshima has created music that has touched on jazz, R&B, pop, and world music, yet their hugest successes have come from their jazz recordings. Their self-titled debut album sold more than 100,000 copies in the first three (3) months. I offer up their fourth album, Another Place (1985), as my … Continue reading Spotlight – Hiroshima
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)
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