Photo by ROMBO on Pexels.com Imagine, if you will, all of the great jazz guitarists competing for that number one spot in the hearts of their fans. Picking one over all of the rest? Not a task that I care to undertake. I could probably narrow it down to a short list - short list … Continue reading Duel Of The Guitars
Tag: Rick Braun
Sound The Trumpets!!
Photo by PNW Production on Pexels.com From biblical times, to current times, and all of the eras in between, the trumpet sounds, and both men and women are called to duty. In the world of jazz, it’s quite the same. In the case of jazz, however, the call to duty is to create great music. … Continue reading Sound The Trumpets!!
On Repeat 02.25.25
Photo by James Lee on Pexels.com This is the (very) short list of what I’m listening to these days. The list will get longer as the days go by. Some will remain and others will fall by the wayside (I hope not). “Portofino”, by The Swan And The Lake, appeared on yesterday’s MMMM. As much … Continue reading On Repeat 02.25.25
Manic Monday Musical Medicine 02.17.25
Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com What, you may ask, happened to the weekend??!! Heaven knows. I sure don’t know!! But what we DO know is that it doesn’t even matter – because Monday comes fully equipped with Manic Monday Musical Medicine, no assembly required! Fire up that laptop, computer, or whatever it is that … Continue reading Manic Monday Musical Medicine 02.17.25
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
Notes From A Horn (Rick Braun)
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Rick Braun. Enjoy. Tomorrow: Hugh Masekela Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz. copyright 2023 jblackstarr for SMOOTHE. Listen on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1JlQeT5LwPov8NphRld1sK?si=8d35099dadb34b0b
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)
The Weekend Mix: 05.06.23
Photo by Bri Schneiter on Pexels.com Is that . . . can't be . . . the weekend's here, already??!! Wow! Well, there's music just chompin' at the bit for a chance to help you chill. Bottle of red? Maybe a steaming, hot cup of java? I know what you're about to do, so go … Continue reading The Weekend Mix: 05.06.23
Chicken Noodle Soup.
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com Here's a playlist that's good for all that ails you. Whether you're at the office, off location yet still working, or perhaps just in need of some music to get you over the hump wherever you may be working. That's right - Chicken Noodle Soup, ergo - good for … Continue reading Chicken Noodle Soup.
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