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
Tag: Randy Crawford
The Weekend Mix: Easy Does It (05.27.23)
Photo by DS stories on Pexels.com Saturday has come, again. Let's just sit back and "Take it Easy". Take a deep breath and say "Easy Does It". Let it out and say "Chill". Long playlist for you that REALLY eases into the day and the weekend. No sweat, no fuss, no cares, just "Easy Does … Continue reading The Weekend Mix: Easy Does It (05.27.23)
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)
Three Jazz(y) Ladies
Photo by Gezer Amorim 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 Three Jazz(y) Ladies