Robert Glasper releases ‘Everything’s Beautiful,’ his reimagination of Miles Davis songs (2016)

"Everything's Beautiful" by Robert Glasper is a concept album (where Glasper reimagines interpretations of Miles Davis songs) released on May 27, 2016Track Listing : 1.Talking Shit (Miles Davis, Robert Glasper) - 03:09 . 2.Ghetto Walkin' (Miles Davis, Robert Glasper) - 03:42 . 3.They Can'T Hold Me Down (Miles Davis, Robert Glasper) - 02:14 . 4.Maiysha (So Long) (Miles Davis, Robert Glasper) -…

Bill Frisell releases his thirty fourth album : ‘When You Wish Upon A Star’ (2016)

Bill Frisell's 'When You Wish Upon A Star' is his thirty fourth album (a "re-imagination of time-honored gems of music for film and television") released on January 29, 2016 by Sony Masterworks.1 . When You Wish Upon A Star 2 . When You Wish Upon A Star 3 . Shadow Of Your Smile + Surfer Girl (w/ The Big Sur Sextet, Copenhagen, 2013) 4 . Moon River (Jazz Middelheim, 2015) Bill Frisell - When You…

Art Pepper records ‘Art Pepper meets The Rhythm Section’ with Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones (1957)

'Art Pepper meets The Rhythm Section' is an album recorded on January 19, 1957 with Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones and released the same year by Contemporary.Track Listing : 1.You'D Be So Nice To Come Home To (Cole Porter) - 05:25 . 2.Red Pepper Blues (Red Garland) - 03:37 . 3.Imagination (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) - 05:52 . 4.Waltz Me Blues (Paul Chambers, Art Pepper) -…

Toots Thielemans records ‘Man Bites Harmonica!’ an album for Riverside (1958)

Toots Thielemans' 'Man Bites Harmonica!' is an album recorded on December 30, 1957 and January 7, 1958.Track Listing : 1.East Of The Sun (Brooks Bowman) - 07:14 . 2.Don'T Blame Me (Dorothy Fields, Jimmy Mchugh) - 02:27 . 3.18Th Century Ballroom (Ray Bryant) - 03:46 . 4.Soul Station (Toots Thielemans) - 06:58 . 5.Fundamental Frequency (Toots Thielemans) - 04:54 . 6.Struttin' With Some Barbecue (Lil…

Bill Evans records, with Paul Motian and Scott LaFaro, ‘Portrait in Jazz’ for Riverside (1959)

Bill Evans' 'Portrait in Jazz' is an album recorded on December 28, 1959 with Paul Motian and Scott LaFaro and released in 1960 by Riverside.1 . Autumn Leaves (w/ Alex Riel, 1965) Track Listing : 1.Come Rain Or Come Shine (Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer) - 03:24 . 2.Autumn Leaves (Joseph Kosma, Jacques Prévert, Johnny Mercer) – 6:00 . 3.Witchcraft (Cy Coleman, Carolyn Leigh) - 04:37 . 4.When I…

Jimmy Smith records ‘Groovin’ at Smalls’ Paradise,’ a live album for Blue Note (1957)

Jimmy Smith's 'Groovin' at Smalls' Paradise' is a live album recorded on November 15, 1957 and released the same year by Blue Note.1 . The Champ (Live) 2 . Laura Track Listing : Imagination (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) - 07:56 . Walkin' (Richard Carpenter) - 11:41 . My Funny Valentine (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) - 11:03 . It'S Only A Paper Moon (Harold Arlen, E. Y. Harburg, Billy Rose) -…

Columbia publish Harry Connick, Jr’s debut album : ’20’ (1988)

Harry Connick, Jr's '20' is his first album with vocal, recorded in his 20th year and released on November 1, 1988 by Columbia.1 . Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans Track Listing : 1.Avalon (Buddy Desylva, Al Jolson, Vincent Rose) - 03:40 . 2.Blue Skies (Irving Berlin) - 03:45 . 3.Imagination (Johnny Burke, James Van Heusen) - 04:24 . 4.Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans…

As we wish Otis Williams a Happy Birthday, the day is perfect for a ‘The Temptations At Their Bests’ post

As we wish, today, American vocalist and baritone Otis Williams a Happy 81th Birthday, the time has come to playlist the 'BESTS' of his band : The Temptations Video Tracklist : 1 . Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) 2 . Silent night 3 . Papa Was A Rolling Stone 4 . I Can't Get Next To You 5 . My Girl 6 . Treat Her Like A Lady 7 . I Wish It Would Rain 8 . Earth Angel 9 . I'm Losing You 10…

Happy Birthday Chris Botti. ‘Botti And Soul’

This day (October 12, 1962), in Portland, Oregon, is born Chris Botti, an American trumpeter and composer. Tracklist : 1 . w/ Sting - In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning (2021) 2 . Internet Interludes (2020) 3 . w/ Leo Amuedo – Hallelujah (2019) 4 . When I Fall in Love (2017) 5 . Hallelujah (2016) 6 . w/ Caroline Campbell – at Cht. St. Michelle (2015) 7 . w/ Sting – Seven Days (2014) 8 . w/…

We remember Solomon Burke. ‘Gone To Soul Heaven’

This day (October 10, 2010), in Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands, died Solomon Burke, American singer and archbishop of the United House of Prayer For All People.Tracklist : 1 . Cry To Me 2 . w/ De Dijk – Hold On Tight (2009) 3 . Try A Little Tenderness 4 . Everybody Needs Somebody To Love (2003) 5 . Proud Mary 6 . I Can’T Stop Loving You (1987) Solomon Burke Top 10 : Cry To Me . None of Us Are Free…

We remember Eddie Kendricks. ‘Keep On Kendricks’

This day (October 5, 1992), in Birmingham, Alabama, died Eddie Kendricks, an American singer who co-founded The Temptations.Tracklist : 1 . The Temptations – Ain’T Too Proud To Beg 2 . The Temptations – Just My Imagination (1987) 3 . w/ Daryl Hall & John Oates – Get Ready (1985) 4 . David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks – Losing You 5 . I Did It All For You 6 . Keep On Truckin’ (1974) 7 . If You…

Capitol publish Dean Martin’s album : ‘This Time I’m Swingin’!’ conducted and arranged by Nelson Riddle (1960)

Dean Martin's 'This Time I'm Swingin'!' is an album conducted and arranged by Nelson Riddle and released on October 3, 1960 by Capitol.1 . You'Re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You 2 . I'Ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face (Live) 3 . Just In Time (w/ Joey Heatherton) Track Listing : 1.I Can'T Believe That You'Re In Love With Me (Clarence Gaskill, Jimmy Mchugh) - 02:27 . 2.True Love (Cole Porter) -…

Mack Avenue publish Kenny Garrett’s ‘Pushing the World Away’ (2013)

Kenny Garrett's 'Pushing the World Away' is a studio album released on September 17, 2013 by Mack Avenue Records.1 . (Théatre Du Vésinet, 12/10/2013) 2 . (Théatre Du Vésinet, 12/10/2013) 3 . (Théatre Du Vésinet, 12/10/2013) Track Listing : 1.A Side Order Of Hijiki (Kenny Garrett) - 03:44 . 2.Hey, Chick (Kenny Garrett) - 06:05 . 3.Chucho'S Mambo (Kenny Garrett) - 07:45 . 4.Lincoln Center (Kenny…

Columbia publish Earth, Wind & Fire’s seventh album : ‘Spirit’ featuring ‘Getaway’ and ‘Saturday Nite’ (1976)

Earth, Wind & Fire's 'Spirit' is their seventh studio album released in September 1976 by Columbia Records.1 . Getaway (Live) 2 . Getaway Track listing : 1.Getaway (Peter Cor, Beloyd Taylor) - 03:47 . 2.On Your Face (Charles Stepney, Maurice White, Phillip Bailey) - 04:33 . 3.Imagination (Charles Stepney, Maurice White, Phillip Bailey) - 05:15 . 4.Spirit (Larry Dunn, Maurice White) - 03:12…

As we remember, today, Dolores O’Riordan on her Birthday, the time has come to list the ‘BESTS’ of her band : The Cranberries

As we remember, today, Irish musician and singer, Dolores O'Riordan on her Birthday,' the time has come to list the 'BESTS' of his band : The Cranberries Video Tracklist : 1 . Zombie 2 . Linger 3 . Dreams 4 . Ode To My Family 5 . When You're Gone 6 . Animal Instinct 7 . Promises 8 . Just My Imagination 9 . Salvation 10 . I Can't Be With You 11 . Analyse 12 . Stars 13 . NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert…

Casablanca release Donna Summer’s second album : ‘Love to Love You Baby’ (1975)

Donna Summer's 'Love to Love You Baby' is her second (and first to be released internationally) album released on August 27, 1975 by Casablanca.1 . Love To Love You Baby ("The Midnight Special", 1976 2 . Love To Love You Baby (Official Video) Track listing : 1.Love to Love You Baby (Pete Bellotte, Giorgio Moroder, Donna Summer) - 16:50 . 2.Full of Emptiness (Pete Bellotte, Giorgio Moroder) -…

This week In Soul Artists 32/52 [encore]

George Benson, Rick James, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, The Boston Pops, Morcheeba, Lisa Fischer, Dianne Reeves, Ledisi, Chaka Khan, Siedah Garrett, Usher, Wilson Pickett

We remember Illinois Jacquet. ‘Screeching’

This day (July 22, 2004), in Queens, New York, died Illinois Jacquet, an American jazz and R&B tenor saxophonist.Tracklist : 1 . The Tenorsaxbattle - Flying Home (1979) 2 . Documentary (1992) 3 . w/ Milt Buckner, Jo Jones Playing - One O'Clock Jump (1975) 4 . w/ Big Band - Blues from Louisiana Tracklist : Harlem Nocturne . Don't Blame Me . Flying Home . Imagination . Robbin's Nest .…

This week In Guitar Virtuosi 27/52

George Thorogood, Elvin Bishop, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, John Primer, Robert Cray, John Mclaughlin, Al Di Meola, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Mark Knopfler, Warren Hayes, Jeff Beck, David Gilmour, David Gilmour

Jeff Beck releases ‘Beck-Ola,’ his second album featuring Rod Stewart (1969)

Jeff Beck's 'Beck-Ola' is his second album featuring Rod Stewart and released in June 1969 by Emi Columbia.1 . Rice Pudding (1969) Track Listing : 1.All Shook Up (Otis Blackwell, Elvis Presley) - 04:50 . 2.Spanish Boots (Ronnie Wood, Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart) - 03:34 . 3.Girl From Mill Valley (Nicky Hopkins) - 03:45 . 4.Jailhouse Rock (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller) - 03:14 . 5.Plynth (Water Down The…

We remember Art Pepper. ‘The Art(ist)’

This day (June 15, 1982), in Los Angeles., died Arthur Edward Pepper, Jr. A.k.a. Art Pepper, an American alto saxophonist and clarinetist.Tracklist : 1 . Mambo Koyama 2 . w/ Jimmy Witherspoon - Past Forty Blues (Live on L.A. Jazz 1981) 3 . Intro to Art (first clip of three) Jazz Performance: The Trip 4 . Notes from a Jazz Survivor Tracklist : You'd Be So Nice to Come Home to . Straight Life .…

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans end the recording of ‘The Tony Bennett Bill Evans Album’ for Fantasy (1975)

‘The Tony Bennett Bill Evans Album' is a studio album recorded on June 10–13, 1975 and released the same year by Fantasy.1 . Bill Evans with Tony Bennett (Johnny Carson's Tonight Show 10/27/75) 2 . Together Again 3 . Jazz Inspired Track Listing : 1.Young And Foolish (Albert Hague, Arnold B. Horwitt) - 03:54 . 2.The Touch Of Your Lips (Ray Noble) - 03:56 . 3.Some Other Time (Leonard Bernstein,…

We remember Jimmy Scott. ‘Little Big Jimmy’

This day (June 12, 2014), in LAs Vegas, died Jimmy Scott a.k.a Little Jimmy Scott, an American jazz vocalist famous for his high contralto voice,Tracklist : 1 . The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 2 . All Of Me (2000) 3 . w/ Lou Reed - Magic & Loss 04 Power and Glory (The Situation) (1992) 4 . I Cried For You (2000) 5 . Time After Time Tracklist : Nothing Compares 2 U . Sometimes I Feel…

Earth, Wind & Fire release their ninth album : ‘I Am’ featuring ‘Boogie Wonderland’ & ‘After the Love Has Gone’ (1979)

Earth, Wind & Fire's 'I Am' feat. 'Boogie Wonderland' & 'After the Love Has Gone' is their ninth studio album released on June 9, 1979 by Cbs. Track Listing : 1.In The Stone (Maurice White, Allee Willis, David Foster) - 04:48 . 2.Can'T Let Go (Bill Meyers, Maurice White, Allee Willis) - 03:28 . 3.After The Love Has Gone (David Foster, Jay Graydon, Bill Champlin) - 04:26 . 4.Let Your…

The Rolling Stones release ‘Some Girls,’ their fourteenth album featuring ‘Miss You’ and ‘Beast of Burden’ (1978)

The Rolling Stones' 'Some Girls' feat. 'Miss You' and 'Beast of Burden' is their fourteenth (British) studio album released on June 9, 1978 by Rolling Stones Records. 1 . Miss You (Official Video) 2 . Miss You (Live, 1997) 3 . When The Whip Comes Down (Live) 4 . When The Whip Comes Down (Roundhay Park, Leeds, 1982) 5 . Just My Imagination (Beacon Theatre, New York, 2006) 6 . Some Girls 7 .…

Philadelphia International release Lou Rawls’ ‘All Things in Time’ (1976)

Lou Rawls' 'All Things in Time' is an album released on June 7, 1976 by Philadelphia International.1 . You're the one (Muppets w/ Dr.Teeth & Electric Mayhem) 2 . You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine (1976) 3 . Groovy People (1977) 4 . From Now On 5 . This Song Will Last Forever Track Listing : 1.You'Re The One (Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff) - 05:19 . 2.You'Ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine…

Concord Jazz publish George Benson’s ‘Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole’ (2013)

George Benson's 'Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole' is a studio album (featuring covers of Cole’s greatest songs) released on June 4, 2013 by Concord Jazz.1 . Route 66 2 . When I fall In Love (w/ Janey Clewer, Java Jazz Festival 2011) 3 . Unforgettable (Kongresshaus in Zurich 11.7.13) 4 . Medley (North Sea Jazz, 2009) 5 . Smile (North Sea Jazz, 2009) 6 . Straighten up and fly right 7 . I'm…

Joe Henderson records ‘Page One,’ his debut album for Blue Note (1963)

Joe Henderson's 'Page One' is his debut album recorded on June 3, 1963 and released the same year by Blue Note.1 . Homestretch 2 . Recorda-me Track Listing : 1.Blue Bossa (Kenny Dorham) – 08:03 . 2.La Mesha (Kenny Dorham) – 09:10 . 3.Homestretch (Joe Henderson) - 04:15 . 4.Recorda Me (Joe Henderson) - 06:03 . 5.Jinrikisha (Joe Henderson) - 07:24 . 6.Out Of The Night (Joe Henderson) - 07:23 Reid…

Blue Note publish Lena Horne’s ‘Being Myself’ recorded with George Benson, Donald Harrison, Milt Jackson et al (1998)

Lena Horne's 'Being Myself' is her most recent studio album released on June 2, 1998 by Blue Note.1 . On Rosie O'Donnell 1998 - Part 1 2 . On Rosie O'Donnell 1998 - Part 2 3 . Lena TALKS (1998) Track Listing : 1.Some Of My Best Friends Are The Blues (Jimmy Smith) - 03:43 . 2.As Long As I Live (Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler) - 02:27 . 3.Autumn In New York (Vernon Duke) - 04:25 . 4.It'S All Right…

The Rolling Stones release ‘Still Life,’ a live album recorded during their previous year American Tour (1982)

The Rolling Stones' 'Still Life' is a live album recorded during the band's American Tour in 1981 and released on June 1, 1982 by Rolling Stones/Virgin.1 . Let's Spend The Night Together (Tempe, Arizona '81) 2 . Shattered (Tempe, Arizona '81) 3 . The Shattered (Hampton Coliseum , 1981) 4 . The Twenty Flight Rock (Hampton Coliseum, 1981) 5 . Twenty Flight Rock (Tempe, Arizona '81) 6 . The Going To…

Eminem releases his third album : ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ featuring ‘The Real Slim Shady’ & ‘Stan’ (2000)

Eminem's "The Marshall Mathers LP" feat. "The Real Slim Shady" & "Stan" is his third studio album co-produced mostly by Dr. Dre. and released on May 23, 2000 by Aftermath Shady.Track Listing : 1.Public Service Announcement 2000 (Jeff Bass, Marshall Mathers) - 00:02 . 2.Kill You (Melvin Bradford, Marshall Mathers, Andre Young) - 04:24 . . 3.Stan (Dido Armstrong, P. Herman, Paul Herman,…