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
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
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)
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