Stevie Wonder ‘Innervisions’ Album Review
Stevie Wonder released five brilliant albums in a row in the 1970s. Such a consistent output in such a short time has not been equaled by any other musician.
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Miles Davis Quintet ‘Miles Smiles’ Album Review
This classic jazz album from 1966 was immensely exciting after bebop, and even seems to be a fresher, freer, and logical extension of it.
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Music Essentials: Top 10 Great Obscure Albums You Need To Hear
You won’t find them on CD. You may find them at one of the few record stores around, those who sell used vinyl. This stuff is worth the search.
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Essentials: ‘By The Time I Get To Phoenix’ Review
‘By the Time I Get To Phoenix’ sets a standard that will not soon be equaled. The many covers of this tune are revelatory.
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Essentials: Dusty Springfield ‘Dusty in Memphis’ Album Review
The Memphis horns, the superb backup singers, and Dusty Springfield’s heartfelt approach make this an essential album.
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Essentials: Phil Spector/Ronettes ‘Be My Baby’ Review
Phil Spector passed away on February 16, 2021 at the age of 81. He had been in ill health while confined to prison for the murder of Lana Clarkson.
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Essentials: ‘Getz / Gilberto’ Album Review
‘Getz/Gilberto’ was a great album when it was released in 1963, and it is a great album today. Teaming the guitar of Joao Gilberto with the saxophone of Getz was the inspiration of Creed Taylor.
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Grover Washington Jr. ‘Inner City Blues’ Album Review
The first soul-jazz album ever is one of the best, both for Grover Washington Jr.’s superb playing and the direction of famed producer Creed Taylor.
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Essentials: Warren Zevon, Gone But Not Forgotten
Almost twenty years have passed since the untimely death of Warren Zevon of cancer at the age of 56. We celebrate his genius.
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