Notes From A Horn (Chris Botti)

Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels.com Chris Botti. Enjoy. Tomorrow: Rick Braun Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz. copyright 2023 jblackstarr for SMOOTHE. Listen on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0vxypXXG2TJcmL2Gmao5YO?si=ae9cb536be354939

Notes From A Horn (Cindy Bradley)

Photo by Anastasia Pavlova on Pexels.com The remainder of this week will be Notes From A Horn, playlists of my musical picks by trumpets, Fluegel horns, etc. First up is Cindy Bradley. Enjoy. Tomorrow: Chris Botti. copyright 2023 jblackstarr for SMOOTHE. Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz. Listen on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3AmZDzbyglKs84ERC69Lgp?si=aef11d0141314ee3

Essentials: Seven Days Of Falling (2003) e.s.t.

Photo by Miguel u00c1. Padriu00f1u00e1n on Pexels.com The Esbjorn Svensson Trio, (e.s.t.) formed in 1993 with Esbjorn Svensson (piano), Dan Berglund (double bass), and Magnus Ostrom (drums). The Swedish trio, from the start, baffled many of us with their varied style of play, making it difficult to determine just where their loyalties lie. I think … Continue reading Essentials: Seven Days Of Falling (2003) e.s.t. →

Meet . . . Peter Pearson

Photo by Alexander Zvir on Pexels.com Peter Pearson . . . born in London (1947), studied medicine and received his qualifications in 1970, and retired from medicine in 1997. He experimented in music with his brother, as well as with his sister. Retirement allowed him the freedom to follow his love of music and to … Continue reading Meet . . . Peter Pearson →

Meet . . . Pat Appleton

Photo by Dmitry Demidov on Pexels.com Pat Appleton . . . She was born in Germany (1968) of German and Liberian descent. After starting her studies in political science, she decided that her musical talents would take her further. I, for one, am glad that she made that decision. She has become known as the … Continue reading Meet . . . Pat Appleton →

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 →

Meet . . . Fredrik Kronkvist

Photo by Boris Ivas on Pexels.com Fredrik Kronkvist . . . considered one of Sweden's finest jazz musicians, captured my attention with his superb saxophone work. If there were a need to pick a word that describes his style, I'd say that word would surely be "mellow". That resonates very well in my book, as … Continue reading Meet . . . Fredrik Kronkvist →

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 →

The Weekend Mix: Get Up & Jazz 2

Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com It's that time, again - the weekend is here!! Yay! Here's a brand new playlist for you that has a new plan - ease you into it without jarring your eyes awake or scaring your heart into a frenzy. Just a few tunes to get the blood flowing . … Continue reading The Weekend Mix: Get Up & Jazz 2 →

Essentials: Infinite Possibilities, by Amel Larrieux

Photo by Steve Johnson on Pexels.com Amel Larrieux won most of our hearts as one half of a duo that went by the name of Groove Theory. That voice was hers and most of the music was that of the other half of the duo, Bryce Wilson. Their eponymous debut album (in 1995) produced several … Continue reading Essentials: Infinite Possibilities, by Amel Larrieux →