After debuting at No. 1 last week, Henry Mancini’s album Mr Lucky Goes Latin falls to No. 2 with 553,000, a sales slide of 50%. While no new Henry Mancini album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1961 tour in Asia. When you buy a Henry Mancini album, you […]
Monthly Archives: October 2006
Frank Sinatra Sinatra’s Swingin’ Session MP3
October 28, 2006 – 8:48 am
After debuting at No. 1 last week, Frank Sinatra’s album Sinatra’s Swingin’ Session falls to No. 2 with 946,000, a sales slide of 67%. This disc has all of the essential Frank Sinatra classics. After seeing When You’re Smiling (The Whole World…), I had to have a good Frank Sinatra cd. Exciting stuff.
Some call Blue […]
Ligeti, Gyorgy Works For Tape and Orchestra MP3
October 28, 2006 – 7:05 am
While no new Ligeti, Gyorgy album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1961 tour in Africa. Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of Ligeti, Gyorgy on ‘Glissandi’. Self-described as Classical with lots of words, Ligeti, Gyorgy comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. […]
Franco Corelli, Stella Bastianini, Stefanoni Carbonari Gavazzeni Live (CD2) MP3
October 28, 2006 – 5:21 am
Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of Franco Corelli, Stella Bastianini, Stefanoni Carbonari on ‘Vendetta d’ un momento’. There is no doubt that Franco Corelli, Stella Bastianini, Stefanoni Carbonari has talent. Thom Yorke has compared writing for Franco Corelli, Stella Bastianini, Stefanoni Carbonari’s new album to that on ‘Gavazzeni Live (CD2)’ - […]
Elvis Presley His Hand In Mine MP3
October 28, 2006 – 3:38 am
Self-described as Rock & Roll with lots of words, Elvis Presley comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. When you buy a Elvis Presley album, you know exactly what you’re getting! ‘His Hand In Mine’ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. His Hand In Mine touched my […]
Milt Jackson Bags Meets Wes! MP3
October 28, 2006 – 1:54 am
‘Bags Meets Wes!’ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. Now signed to Milt Jackson’s Sparrow Records, the title track from second album “Bags Meets Wes!” leads Milt Jackson’s back-to-school campaign. Lead single “S.K.J.” and “Stablemates” start with near-whispers before kicking into giddily catchy, fuzz box-driven hollered hooks. I wish that […]
Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers The Witch Doctor MP3
October 28, 2006 – 12:11 am
This compilation contains all of the biggest hits by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. The Witch Doctor is an amazing album, racked with beauty.I am not a real Jazz music type of person, but i have to admit ‘The Witch Doctor’ really is amazing. The Witch Doctor and Those Who Sit And Wait is […]
Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee Sonny and Brownie At Sugar Hill MP3
October 27, 2006 – 10:28 pm
IF YOU LIKE ALL Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee’S SONG GO FOR IT! While no new Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1961 tour in Africa. ‘Sonny and Brownie At Sugar Hill’ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. […]
Henry Mancini Mancini Combo MP3
October 27, 2006 – 8:44 pm
Self-described as Instrumental with lots of words, Henry Mancini comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. Henry Mancini was a flawless and timeless record. Not surprising from Henry Mancini and Mancini Combo together. This album has some very good songs like Moanin’ and Sidewalks Of Cuba. Another great offering from Henry Mancini.
Sidewalks […]
The Beatles with Tony Sheridan The Early Tapes Of The Beatles MP3
October 27, 2006 – 7:01 pm
There is so much to love about The Beatles with Tony Sheridan, starting with incredible harmonies, songwriting chops and stellar stage presence. Lead single “Ain’t She Sweet” and “Cry For A Shadow” start with near-whispers before kicking into giddily catchy, fuzz box-driven hollered hooks. This fifteen-song debut EP shows the promise that The Beatles with […]
John Lee Hooker The Folklore Of John Lee Hooker MP3
October 27, 2006 – 5:17 pm
There is so much to love about John Lee Hooker, starting with incredible harmonies, songwriting chops and stellar stage presence. While no new John Lee Hooker album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1961 tour in South America. seven years ago, John Lee Hooker briefly lived up to their […]
Herbie Hancock Out of this world MP3
October 27, 2006 – 3:34 pm
This is one of the best Cd’s Herbie Hancock has dropped to date. twelve years ago, Herbie Hancock briefly lived up to their terrific name, with an insanely addictive hit single called “Mr Lucky”. Out of this world carries a very emotional theme throughout the album. Unappreciated gift to Jazz
It’s such an underrated song. […]
Elvis Presley Blue Hawaii MP3
October 27, 2006 – 1:51 pm
Blue Hawaii carries a very emotional theme throughout the album. I am not a real Soundtrack music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Blue Hawaii’ really is amazing. Blue Hawaii is an amazing album, racked with beauty.Check it every song is worth the money for the Blue Hawaii CD!
Almost Always True - I […]
Milt Jackson Statements MP3
October 27, 2006 – 12:07 pm
John Digester has compared writing for Milt Jackson’s new album to that on ‘Statements’ - but has declared the lyrics will be even more terrifying. Since completing 1961’s ‘Statement’, Milt Jackson fulfilled their contract with EMI Records and where under no obligation to release another album. There is no doubt that Milt Jackson has talent. […]
Art Blakey Roots and Herbs MP3
October 27, 2006 – 10:24 am
There were many famous songs of Art Blakey available. This is one of the best Cd’s Art Blakey has dropped to date. Now signed to Art Blakey’s Columbia Records, the title track from second album “Roots and Herbs” leads Art Blakey’s back-to-school campaign. Last Hot Album by Art Blakey
This is one of those tracks that […]
Lightnin’ Hopkins and Sonny Terry Last Night Blues MP3
October 27, 2006 – 8:41 am
This album has some very good songs like Rocky Mountain and Got To Move Your Baby. I am not a real Blues music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Last Night Blues’ really is amazing. It’s natural for Lightnin’ Hopkins and Sonny Terry to take a stab at ‘Rocky Mountain’ considering her long-professed […]
Brenda Lee All The Way MP3
October 27, 2006 – 6:57 am
Brenda Lee had quite a long carriere and they made many hits. IF YOU LIKE ALL Brenda Lee’S SONG GO FOR IT! After seeing Lover Come Back To Me, I had to have a good Brenda Lee cd. If I may, I suggest “Lover Come Back To Me”. That one song is amazing!
All The Way […]
Ella Fitzgerald Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! MP3
October 27, 2006 – 5:14 am
Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of Ella Fitzgerald on ‘Night in Tunisia’. ‘Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!’ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. ten years ago, Ella Fitzgerald briefly lived up to their terrific name, with an insanely addictive hit single called “You’re My Thrill”. This […]
Sonny Terry Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee At Sugar Hill MP3
October 27, 2006 – 3:30 am
Since Sonny Terry last CD (Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee At Sugar Hill) on Blue Note Records back in 1961, I have felt a massive void in my life. Sonny Terry was a flawless and timeless record. Not surprising from Sonny Terry and Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee At Sugar Hill together. When you buy […]
Louis Armstrong and Duke ellington The Complete Sessions MP3
October 27, 2006 – 1:47 am
Louis Armstrong and Duke ellington had quite a long carriere and they made many hits. On The Complete Sessions album, Louis Armstrong and Duke ellington have renewed their membership in the ‘if it ain’t broke…’ school of songwriting. This album has some very good songs like Duke’s Place and I’m Just A Lucky So And […]
Cal Tjader Cal Tjader Plays, Mary Stallings Sings MP3
October 27, 2006 – 12:04 am
While no new Cal Tjader album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1961 tour in Europe. This compilation contains all of the biggest hits by Cal Tjader. Cal Tjader was a flawless and timeless record. Not surprising from Cal Tjader and Cal Tjader Plays, Mary Stallings Sings together. Cal […]
Big Joe Williams Blues On Highway 49 MP3
October 26, 2006 – 10:20 pm
This thirteen-song debut EP shows the promise that Big Joe Williams has. There is so much to love about Big Joe Williams, starting with incredible harmonies, songwriting chops and stellar stage presence. This disc has all of the essential Big Joe Williams classics. Great Blues right here!
Arkansas Woman is one of the coolest songs Big […]
Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers Buhaina S Delight [24bit] MP3
October 26, 2006 – 8:37 pm
Buhaina S Delight [24bit] is an amazing album, racked with beauty.While no new Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1961 tour in Australia. Buhaina S Delight [24bit] isn’t so much a record, as a great effort at dragging you into another world. […]
Roosevelt Sykes The Honeydripper MP3
October 26, 2006 – 6:53 pm
This album has some very good songs like Miss Ida B. and Mislead Mother. Self-described as Blues with lots of words, Roosevelt Sykes comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. Now signed to Roosevelt Sykes’s Columbia Records, the title track from second album “The Honeydripper” leads Roosevelt Sykes’s back-to-school campaign. Lots of […]
Bill Evans Trio Waltz For Debby MP3
October 26, 2006 – 5:10 pm
It’s a brave and brilliant refocusing of Bill Evans Trio energies, virtually a rebirth. There were many famous songs of Bill Evans Trio available. Bill Evans Trio’s debut, ‘Waltz For Debby’, does not fit easily into one genre. If you love Bill Evans Trio as much as I do, then Bill Evans Trio Waltz […]
Fairuz Ishar MP3
October 26, 2006 – 3:27 pm
After debuting at No. 1 last week, Fairuz’s album Ishar falls to No. 2 with 371,000, a sales slide of 60%. Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of Fairuz on ‘Ishar’. There is so much to love about Fairuz, starting with incredible harmonies, songwriting chops and stellar stage presence. Ishar is not […]
John Coltrane The Gentle Side Of John Coltra MP3
October 26, 2006 – 1:43 pm
eleven years ago, John Coltrane briefly lived up to their terrific name, with an insanely addictive hit single called “I Want To Talk About You”. It’s a brave and brilliant refocusing of John Coltrane energies, virtually a rebirth. After seeing Dear Lord, I had to have a good John Coltrane cd. This is one of […]
Louis Armstrong and Duke ellington The Great Reunion MP3
October 26, 2006 – 12:00 pm
There is no doubt that Louis Armstrong and Duke ellington has talent. The Great Reunion carries a very emotional theme throughout the album. While no new Louis Armstrong and Duke ellington album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1961 tour in Australia. Cool, but I like their other actual […]
Red Garland Quintet High Pressure MP3
October 26, 2006 – 10:16 am
High Pressure isn’t so much a record, as a great effort at dragging you into another world. Red Garland Quintet was a flawless and timeless record. Not surprising from Red Garland Quintet and High Pressure together. Since Red Garland Quintet last CD (High Pressure) on Mute Records back in 1961, I have felt a massive […]
Lightnin’ Hopkins Lightnin’ MP3
October 26, 2006 – 8:33 am
Lightnin’ is an amazing album, racked with beauty.Self-described as Blues with lots of words, Lightnin’ Hopkins comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. It’s natural for Lightnin’ Hopkins to take a stab at ‘Automobile Blues’ considering her long-professed love for U2. Exciting stuff.
This song may be the most meaningful. Voice and instruments […]
Art Blakey Alamode MP3
October 26, 2006 – 6:50 am
I am not a real Jazz music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Alamode’ really is amazing. This seven-song debut EP shows the promise that Art Blakey has. Art Blakey had quite a long carriere and they made many hits. Alamode touched my soul like nothing else.
You don t know what love […]
Roosevelt Sykes Blues By Roosevelt The Honey-Dripper Sykes MP3
October 26, 2006 – 5:06 am
IF YOU LIKE ALL Roosevelt Sykes’S SONG GO FOR IT! Blues By Roosevelt The Honey-Dripper Sykes carries a very emotional theme throughout the album. This compilation contains all of the biggest hits by Roosevelt Sykes. Great Blues right here!
Don’t Care Blues great lyrics, dark, deep, angry and cool.47th Street Jive the elegant and beautiful song […]
Bill Evans Waltz For Debby MP3
October 26, 2006 – 3:23 am
This twelve-song debut EP shows the promise that Bill Evans has. Since Bill Evans last CD (Waltz For Debby) on Blue Note Records back in 1961, I have felt a massive void in my life. Now signed to Bill Evans’s Blue Note Records, the title track from second album “Waltz For Debby” leads Bill Evans’s […]
Louis Armstrong Pete Fountain Presents Best Of Dixieland MP3
October 26, 2006 – 1:40 am
This is one of the best Cd’s Louis Armstrong has dropped to date. This album has some very good songs like Back o’Town Blues and Basin Street Blues. I am not a real Jazz music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Pete Fountain Presents Best Of Dixieland’ really is amazing. To me Louis […]
Jacques Brel Olympia 61 MP3
October 25, 2006 – 11:56 pm
While no new Jacques Brel album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1961 tour in Australia. This is one of the best Cd’s Jacques Brel has dropped to date. Since completing 1961’s ‘Les Prenoms De Paris’, Jacques Brel fulfilled their contract with Columbia Records and where under no obligation […]
Free Form Donald Byrd MP3
October 25, 2006 – 10:13 pm
Lead single “Free Form / Pentacostal Feeling” and “Free Form / Night Flower” start with near-whispers before kicking into giddily catchy, fuzz box-driven hollered hooks. On the Poland charts, superstar Free Form’s career stalled before it left the starting gate. After seeing Free Form / Pentacostal Feeling, I had to have a good Free Form […]
Bill Evans Sunday at the Village Vanguard MP3
October 25, 2006 – 8:29 pm
‘Sunday at the Village Vanguard’ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. Sunday at the Village Vanguard isn’t so much a record, as a great effort at dragging you into another world. This disc has all of the essential Bill Evans classics. Enjoy the show.
This is one hell of a track. […]
Big Joe Williams Nine String Guitar Blues MP3
October 25, 2006 – 6:46 pm
There is no doubt that Big Joe Williams has talent. Now signed to Big Joe Williams’s Capitol Records, the title track from second album “Nine String Guitar Blues” leads Big Joe Williams’s back-to-school campaign. IF YOU LIKE ALL Big Joe Williams’S SONG GO FOR IT! If you love Big Joe Williams as much as I […]
Donald Byrd Chant MP3
October 25, 2006 – 5:03 pm
Now signed to Donald Byrd’s EMI Records, the title track from second album “Chant” leads Donald Byrd’s back-to-school campaign. When you buy a Donald Byrd album, you know exactly what you’re getting! Chant isn’t so much a record, as a great effort at dragging you into another world. I love this album so much, i’ve […]
John Lee Hooker Plays And Sings The Blues MP3
October 25, 2006 – 3:19 pm
Self-described as Blues with lots of words, John Lee Hooker comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. This is one of the best Cd’s John Lee Hooker has dropped to date. nine years ago, John Lee Hooker briefly lived up to their terrific name, with an insanely addictive hit single called “I […]
Coleman Hawkins Hawkins! Eldridge! Hodges Alive! MP3
October 25, 2006 – 1:36 pm
For older fans Hawkins! Eldridge! Hodges Alive! will put a massive smile accross your face. This disc has all of the essential Coleman Hawkins classics. It’s a brave and brilliant refocusing of Coleman Hawkins energies, virtually a rebirth. Smart music for smart people.
Charming song, great melody. Don’t judge Mack the Knife on the first listening. […]
Duke Ellington First Time! MP3
October 25, 2006 – 11:52 am
This nine-song debut EP shows the promise that Duke Ellington has. Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of Duke Ellington on ‘Battle Royal’. First Time! carries a very emotional theme throughout the album. This is one of the best cd’s i have heard through the whole thing.
It’s very catchy and easy […]
Oscar Peterson The Sound Of The Trio MP3
October 25, 2006 – 10:09 am
The Sound Of The Trio isn’t so much a record, as a great effort at dragging you into another world. Now signed to Oscar Peterson’s Capitol Records, the title track from second album “The Sound Of The Trio” leads Oscar Peterson’s back-to-school campaign. It has been fifteen years Oscar Peterson’ last studio CD, “The Sound […]
Franco Corelli, Stella Bastianini, Stefanoni Carbonari Gavazzeni Live (CD1) MP3
October 25, 2006 – 8:26 am
This is the first studio album from Franco Corelli, Stella Bastianini, Stefanoni Carbonari since bad diagnosis in 1961. It’s natural for Franco Corelli, Stella Bastianini, Stefanoni Carbonari to take a stab at ‘Act1.(He is alive).Overture’ considering her long-professed love for Gridlok. six years ago, Franco Corelli, Stella Bastianini, Stefanoni Carbonari briefly lived up to their […]
Bud Powell A Portrait of Thelonious MP3
October 25, 2006 – 6:42 am
This compilation contains all of the biggest hits by Bud Powell. There were many famous songs of Bud Powell available. On A Portrait of Thelonious album, Bud Powell have renewed their membership in the ‘if it ain’t broke…’ school of songwriting. This is one of the best cd’s i have heard through the whole thing. […]
Oscar Peterson Trio The Sound Of The Trio - CD1 MP3
October 25, 2006 – 4:59 am
Stanley Donwood has compared writing for Oscar Peterson Trio’s new album to that on ‘The Sound Of The Trio - CD1′ - but has declared the lyrics will be even more terrifying. IF YOU LIKE ALL Oscar Peterson Trio’S SONG GO FOR IT! It’s natural for Oscar Peterson Trio to take a stab at ‘III […]
Stan Getz Focus MP3
October 25, 2006 – 3:15 am
Stan Getz was a flawless and timeless record. Not surprising from Stan Getz and Focus together. I am not a real Jazz music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Focus’ really is amazing. On Focus album, Stan Getz have renewed their membership in the ‘if it ain’t broke…’ school of songwriting. Cool, but […]
The Ventures The Ventures MP3
October 25, 2006 – 1:32 am
It has been twelve years The Ventures’ last studio CD, “The Ventures” which won Array Emmy� Awards and was nominated for album of the year. There is so much to love about The Ventures, starting with incredible harmonies, songwriting chops and stellar stage presence. Lead single “The Shuck” and “Detour” start with near-whispers before kicking […]
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Symphony No.6 Pastorale, Op. MP3
October 24, 2006 – 11:49 pm
Since Chicago Symphony Orchestra last CD (Symphony No.6 Pastorale, Op.) on SixSteps records back in 1961, I have felt a massive void in my life. On Symphony No.6 Pastorale, Op. album, Chicago Symphony Orchestra have renewed their membership in the ‘if it ain’t broke…’ school of songwriting. six years ago, Chicago Symphony Orchestra briefly lived […]
John Lee Hooker John Lee Hooker Plays and Sings The Blues MP3
October 24, 2006 – 10:05 pm
While no new John Lee Hooker album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1961 tour in Africa. John Lee Hooker’s debut, ‘John Lee Hooker Plays and Sings The Blues’, does not fit easily into one genre. Since completing 1961’s ‘The Jorney’, John Lee Hooker fulfilled their contract with Savoy […]