Jan Pieter Blank (known as Piet Blank) and René Runge (known as Jaspa Jones) make up the German duo of Blank & Jones, famous for their "downtempo" material. While their discography is seemingly endless, and their flair for "instant hit" remixes keeps them beloved by audiences world-wide, they have ventured into the jazz arena … Continue reading Jazz(y) – Blank & Jones
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Spotlight – Hiroshima
Since their formation in 1974, Hiroshima has created music that has touched on jazz, R&B, pop, and world music, yet their hugest successes have come from their jazz recordings. Their self-titled debut album sold more than 100,000 copies in the first three (3) months. I offer up their fourth album, Another Place (1985), as my … Continue reading Spotlight – Hiroshima
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)
The Fiio M11 PRO DAP
My new choice for a personal, hi-tech music player. Price $650-730 Full specs Jazz, jazz, and things with which to play it.
Live!! Sade – Bring Me Home 2011
No That's right - she needs no introduction!!!! Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz. Listen on TIDAL Listen on Deezer Listen on Spotify
Jazz(y) – 351 Lakeshore Drive,Velvet Dreamer, and Mazelo Nostra
Three (3) artists, nine (9) songs wrapped up in a neat little playlist, for your enjoyment: 351 Lakeshore Drive Velvet Dreamer Mazelo Nostra Even when it's not jazz, at least . . . it's still jazz(y). Listen on TIDAL Listen on Qobuz Listen on Deezer Listen on Spotify
Redux 1 (3/3/2020)
Variations on a theme by some extraordinary talent, featuring: Harlem Nocturne Europa The Peacocks A Night In Tunisia Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz. Listen on TIDAL Listen on Deezer Listen on Spotify
The Cayin N5iis DAP
If there is such a thing as a great DAP (Digital Audio Player), in my humble opinion, it would have to be the Cayin N5iis. Specs Review
LIVE!! – The Koln Concert, by Keith Jarrett
The Koln Concert, by Keith Jarrett, was performed on January 24, 1975, and the album was released later that year. This was a concert which was doomed for failure. Despite the obstacles that stood before Jarrett, including an extremely unfit piano that he was forced to employ, he pulled off one of the … Continue reading LIVE!! – The Koln Concert, by Keith Jarrett
Watchlist 2/25/20
This playlist, entitled “Watchlist”, will introduce you to artists and music of whom you may have never heard. Or, it may well be stuff you’ve put on the back burner until you “get time to check it out”. Can’t have you missing out so, try something new or realize that . . . it’s time … Continue reading Watchlist 2/25/20
