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
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The Weekend Mix: Places
Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) on Pexels.com I can see that look in your eyes! It's called "wanderlust". There's only one true cure for that - get out there and travel. If you can't do that, we can fake it together. I've put together a playlist of songs that have names of places in their … Continue reading The Weekend Mix: Places
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)
Spotlight 06/29/21: Weather Report
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Weather Report was a jazz fusion band (from 1970 to 1986) founded by keyboardist Joe Zawinul, saxophonist Wayne Shorter, and bassist Miroslav Vitous. During their tenure in the jazz world, members came and went, with Zawinul and Shorter always there. They usually maintained a quartet which was rounded out with … Continue reading Spotlight 06/29/21: Weather Report
Redux 2 (3/10/2020)
Take Five - written by Paul Desmond Take The A Train - written by Billy Strayhorn 'Round Midnight - written by Thelonious Monk Birdland - written by Joe Zawinul Mood Indigo - written by Duke Ellington, Barney Bigard A few takes on each, for your pleasure. Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz. … Continue reading Redux 2 (3/10/2020)
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