I just LOVE the sound of that old piano. I need to delve deeper into the New Mastersounds…
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The classic jazz trio (piano, double-bass, drums) is one of my favourite forms, a form I find endlessly changing and ultimately rich. This playlist explores this form through the ages, from early Count Basie and Oscar Paterson cuts to the post-rock approaches of the Bad Plus or MMW.
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Just bought “Bigre!“‘s new album which opens with this “Oh Yes !”. Awesome energy.
Mediterranean Sundance from Friday Night in San Francisco, one of my favourite albums of all time…
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Superb acoustic rendition of Eric Legnini’s “If Only for a Minute” with the suave Hugh Coltman on vocals.
Yesterday I went to see Jamie Cullum at La Marqoquinerie in Paris. Amazing musician and performer. I thought it was worth sharing a playlist of my favorite Jamie Cullum tracks. While we wait for Momentum to be released on May 20th, that is…
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By far my favorite Charlie Hunter album is Right Now Move. This is a live take of Mestre Tata from that album.
Desafinado is my favourite song from the fabled Getz/Gilberto album. This sparse version if, if anything, even better!
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Youn Sun Nah’s voice is truly unique. And I’ve loved Ulf Wakenius’ playing since his days with NHOP. A match made in heaven.
One of the best funk-jazz bands around, doing it old style…