Jazz Record : John Coltrane – Giant Steps
When I made the conscious decision to really dive into the jazz thing this was one of my first buys. I was listening to Bitches Brew, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, … Continue reading
Jazz Record : Duke Ellington – Ellington At Newport
Don’t know what year I first heard this album but I play it a lot. I dig it for so many reasons. The band is introduced and Duke says a … Continue reading
Jazz
Out of all the music I talk about Jazz is the genre I listen to the most. I’ve popped a few albums on my chronological takes and a few singles … Continue reading
Quick Hit : Hal Willner Presents Meditations On Mingus – Weird Nightmare
From the opening intro you know (or CB did) that you’re in for some kind of a ride. Willner along with Bill Frisell and the gathered musicians (top notch) set … Continue reading
CB’s Listening Week
Here’s a random sampling of what CB listens to in his busy week. Widespread Panic ‘Till The Medicine Takes’ Mavis Staples Lucky Peterson ‘Spirituals & Gospel’ Hal Willner Presents Weird … Continue reading
Album : Stanley Turrentine – The Baddest Turrentine
The Baddest Turrentine was CB’s move towards more traditional jazz and he couldn’t have picked a better record. It was a step away from the jazz/rock and it was the … Continue reading
Album : Miles Davis – Bitches Brew
Cincinnati was well on his way in his musical discoveries. He was expanding his tastes. He had an idea about the jazz thing. His dad had exposed him to Coleman … Continue reading
CB Hangs Out In Harlem
New York city, Harlem, Jazz greats, a photograph. What do you get? One of CB’s favorite documentaries. Can’t remember how I stumbled onto this, lucky I guess. If you’re … Continue reading
Body & Soul – Coleman Hawkins
This was my old-man’s favorite piece of music. It became one of mine for many reasons. First off it is just a great piece. The simple piano intro and then … Continue reading
Jack Johnson, Miles and CB
As a kid one of the first athletes CB heard about was Jack Johnson, the one time heavy weight champion of the world. The music CB heard about the most … Continue reading
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