I am not a religious person and I’m highly allergic to earworms. So, around this time of year, with Christmas music everywhere, I’m the guy at the supermarket with my fingers in my ears.
Cannonball Adderley
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Album review: ‘Swingin’ in Seattle: Live at the Penthouse (1966-1967)’
Cannonball Adderley ‘Swingin’ in Seattle: Live at the Penthouse (1966-1967)’ Reel to Real Recordings cannonball-adderley.com Julian “Cannonball” Adderley was not only one of the greatest alto saxophonists in jazz, he also led one of the greatest bands. That’s why the release of a newly discovered recording, culled from mid-1960’s radio broadcasts, is such a welcome […]
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Louis Hayes
Louis Hayes was just 19 and living on Detroit’s west side when his reputation caught up with him. Pianist Horace Silver, fresh out of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, had heard about the young drummer. Silver called up Hayes and asked him to move to New York and join his new band. Hayes packed his drums […]
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Music Reviews 12.24.02
The Cynics Living Is The Best Revenge Get Hip Recordings C’mere junior, let daddy show you how it’s done. After seven long years, The Cynics are finally back with Living Is The Best Revenge, easily their best album ever and my pick for top 10 of the year. OK, OK, so maybe that’s a little […]
