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
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Spotlight: Fourplay
Photo by Miguel u00c1. Padriu00f1u00e1n on Pexels.com OK - are you ready for FOURPLAY? Gotta start right off with the fact that they came up with this little . . . thing: a song called FOURPLAY, from an album called FOURPLAY, by a group called FOURPLAY!!! Yes, I love it! The aforementioned album, FOURPLAY (1991) … Continue reading Spotlight: Fourplay
Notes From A Horn: Tom Harrell
Photo by PNW Production on Pexels.com We close with Tom Harrell. Hope you enjoyed this week's trumpet salutes. Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz. copyright 2023 jblackstarr for SMOOTHE. Listen on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0LNrH3P3AHWRAfFxEP94cM?si=e0b37620f24e42e4
Notes From A Horn (Hugh Masekela)
Photo by Magda Ehlers on Pexels.com Hugh Masekela. Enjoy. Tomorrow: Tom Harrell Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz. copyright 2023 jblackstarr for SMOOTHE. Listen on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vYAsFYjgbGzjIBABlaLZy?si=fdc65def2c384797
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
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.
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