Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Various Artists - Tropical Punch: Mambo Beats For Summer Heat (2003)

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A 12 track compilation CD sold at Old Navy stores (or maybe giveaway with purchase?). Description from the insert: Beachside days and balm...
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Aztec Camera - Deep And Wide And Tall (2005)

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UK import, part of the Warner Platinum series . Not too long ago , I wrote these words; "Every time I hear a track from Aztec Camer...
Monday, June 16, 2025

Thad Jones - The Magnificent Thad Jones (1956)

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Note: the CD I listened to was a EU import of the 2007 Rudy Van Gelder Edition which includes 2 bonus tracks. This was the first Blue No...
Thursday, June 12, 2025

Paul McCartney - Driving Rain (2001)

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It's not a bad album, it's just not that good - underproduced, undeveloped, lengthy, and hastily written. Add to that the clipping...
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Various Artists - I Heard It On NPR: Shake These Blues (2003)

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A decent, enjoyable blues sampler. Tracks not selected in an effort to be comprehensive or focus on a sub-genre, but rather to spotlight m...
Saturday, June 7, 2025

John Pizzarelli Meets The Beatles (1998)

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Cover versions of Beatles tunes are a penny a dozen and jazz covers of Beatles tunes are a dime a dozen, but I really enjoy what's goi...
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

The 5th Dimension - Ultimate (2004)

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A stellar compilation from the vocal group known for its rich harmonies and fusion of pop, soul, and psychedelic music, often with sociall...