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)
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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
Meet . . . Paul Hardcastle
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Paul Hardcastle . . . he's Kiss The Sky, The Jazzmasters, and, of course, Paul Hardcastle. Those are the most familiar pseudonyms by which he is known. I know him as one of the "Zen masters" (another pseudonym with which I chose to label him from his "Zen Warrior" tune"). … Continue reading Meet . . . Paul Hardcastle
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
“Movin’ Me On”
Photo by Isaque Pereira on Pexels.com I never thought that I’d be telling you that I switched from TIDAL to Spotify. TIDAL had everything that I needed to stream music, including a stellar customer service. All of that has changed. My billing for TIDAL came once a month with a set payment source, all lined … Continue reading “Movin’ Me On”
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
Get Up And Jazz!
I've always had a few friends who said the same thing: "If they would speed it up, I might enjoy this thing called jazz.". Little do they know that jazz isn't always slow. So, I created this playlist just for them to show them what can happen when you "Jazz". It's a beautiful thing. If … Continue reading Get Up And Jazz!
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