New York Times (Free subscription) | 01/10/2008
On Monday evening at Smoke, Lea DeLaria and a jazz trio performed two sets of songs that focused on material from her new album.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 24/09/2008
Pianist Pat Coil says he has always tried to be versatile. That’s how he has managed to work with artists from Vince Gill to Michael McDonald, Amy Grant to Bette Midler, and Woody Herman, Nancy Wilson and Carmen McRae. And that’s how he can live in Nashville and work with country and gospel artists and not lose his jazz skills.
westcoastmusic (Free subscription) | 19/09/2008
“I’ve always enjoyed records that reveal a bit of versatility – ones that draw from a number of different moods and styles” says singer/Songwriter/Producer Holmes (given name Roy Shakked), “My influences vary; my moods vary, and so I like to...
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 17/09/2008
Acrobat Music has announced the launch of its Premier Collection reissue series, covering jazz, rock, blues, country and other genres. The initial release, set for October 21, features never-before-released radio broadcasts and transcriptions, as well as rare, out-of-print LPs...
Popdose (Free subscription) | 06/09/2008
Well, hello, Popdose! My name’s Kelly and I’m the new kid on the block. A few of you might know me as the writer of the almost-defunct blog Looking at Them. I’m very excited to bring my favorite feature from my blog, Soundtrack Saturday, to Popdose. With Soundtrack Saturday, I plan to bring you rare, [...]
Rifftides (Free subscription) | 07/08/2008
Dick Wellstood has been on my mind. Maybe it's because I heard Dave Frishberg play the piano the other night at The Seasons. Frishberg was in concert singing his inimitable songs and accompanying himself, but he opened up plenty of...
breath of life (Free subscription) | 28/07/2008
Ever heard of classic seventies soul singer D.J. Rogers? What about contemporary Afro-Spanish singer Concha Buika? Do you know Monk's "Ruby, My Dear"? We have versions by Thelonious Monk with Coleman Hawkins, Hugo Fatturusso, Jerry Gonzalez, Carmen McRae and Charlie Rouse. A memorable week on BoL.
breath of life (Free subscription) | 28/07/2008
“Ruby, My Dear” is an exhilarating summation of Carmen McRae’s consummate artistry as a jazz vocalist
LP Cover Lover (Free subscription) | 19/07/2008
Carmen McRae Bethlehem Records. Designed by Burt Goldblatt
Mocha Momma (Free subscription) | 27/06/2008
I’m the worst kind of writer. Looking over what I’ve written is difficult for me, editing is hard to do because I can’t see my mistakes, and when I get into the flow of it I seem to poop out when one sentence is giving me trouble. I can’t commit to the writing! There must [...]
Later On (Free subscription) | 21/06/2008
Carmen McRae sang a great version of “Heat Wave” with the Cal Tjader Orchestra—but I can’t find a YouTube video. (I did find it on Imeem, so you can sign up and listen to it there. (Imeem is free.).) It came to mind because we in Monterey seem to having a heat wave, a tropical [...]
oussamedia (Free subscription) | 15/06/2008
Artist…..: VA Title……: Chill_Lounge_1 Year…….: 2008 Genre……: Lo-Fi Ripped on..: Jun-12-2008 Quality….: VBR kbps Playtime…: 122:58 min Tracklist….: CD1 01 - Shirley Bassey - (Where Do I Begin) Love Story (Away Team Mix) [03:57] 02 - Lamb - Gabriel (Nellee Hooper Mix) [04:03] 03 - The Love Unlimited Orchestra - Strange Games And Things [04:11] 04 - Astrud Gilberto - The Gentle Rain (Rjd2 Remix) [06:00]...
The Garlic (Free subscription) | 08/06/2008
A little treat today, especially if you are in the Northeast (as well as other locations) , where we are in Day 2 of an expected four-day heatwave (90+, and very humid) . Since I couldn't find a YouTube of Carmen's McRae's "Heatwave" , we go in the other direction. June Christy . Christy made a name for herself with the Stan Kenton Orchestra (you can check her out here, from 1945, on 'Tampico' ) ,...
Electric Roulette (Free subscription) | 28/05/2008
Jimmy McGriff, hard-bopper and supreme Hammond B-3'er, has passed away. If you don't know him, press play on the video, then, over the jump for the background.
Jazz@Rochester (Free subscription) | 21/05/2008
The Spring Season of Exodus To Jazz comes to a close with the Andy Bey Trio coming to Rochester on Friday, May 23, 2008, at the Riverside Ballroom at the Clarion Riverside Hotel in downtown Rochester. Bey will be accompanied...
