This sort of song is leaned on heavily by the Fallout video game series to populate their radio soundtracks. So much so, that I was…
Tag: Jazz
05/12/2018: “Places & Spaces” by Donald Byrd
Donald Byrd (full name Donaldson Toussaint L’Ouverture Byrd II) is one of those artists that, without their work, much of the music today we listen to…
25/11/2018: “Ruins” by Portico Quartet
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
29/08/2018: “Women Of Ireland” by Bob James
“Women Of Ireland”, or “Mná na hÉireann” in the original Irish, is an old poem written in the 18th century by a guy called Peadar O…