Presumably there are people who could listen to “Ruins” and not enjoy it. Perhaps Jazz snobs who feel it is too watered down. Maybe the…
Jazz
20/11/2018: “Peace” by Ornette Coleman
The Shape Of Jazz To Come is a pretty good name for Ornette Coleman’s 1959 album. Although it’s not nearly as whacky and noisy as some…
18/11/2018: “Moon Over Bourbon Street” by Sting
I don’t particularly know why, but I really like Sting’s music, both with The Police and as a solo artist. A lot about him…
17/11/2018: “A Taste Of Honey” by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
Herb Alpert was by no means alone for his time in his use of brass ensembles in a funky way. But he was definitely good…
03/11/2018: “This Bitter Earth” by Dinah Washington
There’s something about these old songs which is sorely missing in today’s world. Written by Clyde Otis, and performed by Dinah Washington, the song has…
29/10/2018: “Mystic Brew” by Ronnie Foster
The vibes coming of this one are very strong. The blend of Foster’s organ noodling with the funk sensibilities of the rest of the players…
03/10/2018: “Take Five” by Dave Brubeck Quartet
“Take Five” is the biggest selling Jazz single of all time, and quite possibly the most famous Jazz song ever… The song was composed by…
30/09/2018: “Heart’s Desire” by Don Blackman
Don Blackman has played with some of the biggest names in Funk & Soul, such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Parliament, Roy Ayers, and also…
13/09/2018: “Askim” by Kamasi Washington
Kamasi Washington is one of the biggest contemporary Jazz stars. Perhaps that isn’t saying a lot, but he’s certainly made some serious waves even outside…
08/09/2018: “Tezeta” by Mulatu Astatke
“Tezeta” means “Nostalgia” in Amharic, the main language in Ethiopia. This song evokes that feeling incredibly well. The track takes its name from traditional Ethiopian…