Category: News
Diggin’ Andy Bey
Andy Bey is one of the great jazz vocalists. His voice is a powerful mix of deep, Johnny Hartman tones and a high shout that reminds me of Jimmy Rushing and Arnold McCuller. Here are a few of my favorite tracks by or featuring Andy Bey. “Celestial Blues” The mother-flippin’ classic from the essential Andy…
Read more
Stuff Jason’s Been Listening To: A Random Sample
It’s time for another look through my recent listening, so I can recommend some things you might dig. Ben Webster: Soho Nights Vol. 2 This is a great collective of intimate live recordings by the tenor sax titan, recorded in England with pianist Stan Tracey, bassist Rick Laird and drummer Jackie Dougan. The quartet gels…
Read more
An exclusive performance for the Fourth of July!
Written in 1940, “This Land Is Your Land” is considered by many to be an alternative anthem for the United States. In recognition of the Fourth of July, Yoko made this recording exclusively for all of you. And here are the lyrics, courtesy of woodyguthrie.org: This Land Is Your Land Words and Music by Woody…
Read more
Recent Comments