Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Wake up, you fine people!! Time to take your meds. Manic Monday Musical Medicine, that is!! Almost eight (8) hours of wonderful music just for you. I’ve got quite an array of magical meds for all that ails you. Hangover? Brand New Day (with Tim Meyers), by Lindsey Ray … Continue reading Manic Monday Musical Medicine 02.10.25
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The Weekend Mix 02.08.25
Photo by Ruel Madelo on Pexels.com The weekend is finally here. No plans? No work? I see – just chillin’. Well, here’s your Weekend Mix. I know you’ve been waiting for it. Don’t space – jump right in and let it splash all over you, let that work-a-day nonsense fade away. This is right up … Continue reading The Weekend Mix 02.08.25
Legends: Thelonious Monk
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com How does one choose “the best of”, “the most important”, or any such descriptor to capture the essence of a legend? Guess what – I haven’t a clue. For much of my adult life, I have usually gone with “the best of”, even with the knowledge that each person has … Continue reading Legends: Thelonious Monk
Meet . . . Velvet Dreamer
Velvet Dreamer is Tim Gelo. Tim Gelo is Velvet Dreamer. Based in Berlin (Germany), he is an accomplished trumpeter, teacher, composer, arranger, producer, and probably a few more titles. He is a true mixmaster of the jazz/lounge/chillout realm. He has played with hot ticket artists such as Mo’jardo, Michael E, and Peter Pearson. Although his … Continue reading Meet . . . Velvet Dreamer
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
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
The Mellow Mix: 05.22.23
The weekend started with a rather mellow playlist that worked its way into a frenetic wave of "wake me gently" music. Therefore, why not start the week off with a few mellow tunes that will also put you in a great mood, without that "jolt". On top of that, I've declared this week "Saxophone Week" … Continue reading The Mellow Mix: 05.22.23
ESSENTIALS: Modern Times by Steps Ahead
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Steps Ahead had clearly evolved into . . . . well, Steps Ahead by 1984 and should have had many more accolades by then. But Modern Times (1984), while not second-rate by any standard, was not as well-received as I thought it should have been. Enter "to each, their own". … Continue reading ESSENTIALS: Modern Times by Steps Ahead
The Mellow Mix (4.24.23)
Photo by Scott Webb on Pexels.com After a very long hiatus (two years!), we are back. I trust that all is well with you and yours. Here's a playlist that comes from an even larger playlist (Jazz In The Background by SPOTIFY). I have decided to change things up, as go Monday mornings - no … Continue reading The Mellow Mix (4.24.23)
Spotlight: Tia Fuller
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I love it when I listen to a recording and it sounds like I’m right there in the club, in the mix, up close and personal. One of many offerings that does that for me is Diamond Cut (2018) by Tia Fuller. Her father, Fred – jazz bassist. Her mother, … Continue reading Spotlight: Tia Fuller
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