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Whisper Not. Ella Fitzgerald. It’s always a good time when there’s a new Ella addition to the collection. Snagged this o...
03/17/2025

Whisper Not.

Ella Fitzgerald.

It’s always a good time when there’s a new Ella addition to the collection. Snagged this one recently and it arrived the other day to much fanfare here at BW HQ.

This 1966 album with Marty Paich and his orchestra and is the second to last album Ella would record for Verve Records.

What’s great about this album, aside from Ella being Ella is the fact that It also includes a kickass rendition of “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” - it’s amazing and will definitely put a smile on your face.

Byrd Blows on Beacon Hill. Donald Byrd. A nice, late-lunch break jazz session on this cold and blustery winter’s day by ...
02/18/2025

Byrd Blows on Beacon Hill.

Donald Byrd.

A nice, late-lunch break jazz session on this cold and blustery winter’s day by exploring Byrd’s sound before he landed at Blue Note, this album captures him finding his way as a leader and damn, he nails it with each track.

The songs are bouncy, jazzy and beautifully played by the band.

Also, this has been a favorite of the recent Tone Poets, as there’s just something about hearing the warmth of these older recordings that brings unbridled joy and happiness.

Nice ‘n’ Easy. Frank Sinatra. Probably one of the best love/ballad albums ever recorded and I will fight you on that. Fr...
02/14/2025

Nice ‘n’ Easy.

Frank Sinatra.

Probably one of the best love/ballad albums ever recorded and I will fight you on that.

From the swinging opening number, to the relaxed ballads that make up the rest of the tracks, nothing is wasted here.

A true masterpiece from near the end of Frank’s tenure with Capitol.

Perfect for a sunny, pre-winter storm weekend Friday.



Jazz: Red Hot and Cool. The Dave Brubeck Quartet. This Tuesday called for some mellow evening jazz via the genius of the...
02/12/2025

Jazz: Red Hot and Cool.

The Dave Brubeck Quartet.

This Tuesday called for some mellow evening jazz via the genius of the Brubeck Quartet.

This is probably my favorite Brubeck record and one of the best, most intimate live recordings you’ll hear.

Beauty and the Beat!Peggy Lee & George Shearing. I figured since I have all the Shearing duet albums from the golden era...
02/11/2025

Beauty and the Beat!

Peggy Lee & George Shearing.

I figured since I have all the Shearing duet albums from the golden era of Capitol Records, I would spin this album where George and the Quintet are accompanied by the great Peggy Lee.

It was claimed, when this album was released, that I had been recorded live and in person at the 1959 Miami Disk Jockey’s Convention in Miami, however that was false. This was actually recorded in studio and the 2003 CD remaster removes the overdubbed applause and commentary that had been added to make it sound like a live recording.

I really hope that one day, they will reissue both the 1959 version along side the 2003 version - that would make a wonderful Tone Poet…

Peggy is in wonderful voice and Shearing and his musical men are in top form. Just excellent jazz all around.

Note: the IG music is of the 2003 remaster.



Rumors. Fleetwood Mac. I believe this legendary album just celebrated its 48th anniversary, having been released in Febr...
02/09/2025

Rumors.

Fleetwood Mac.

I believe this legendary album just celebrated its 48th anniversary, having been released in February 1977.

What an absolute stone cold masterpiece.

10/10. No notes.



Speakin’ My Piece. Horace Parlan. Felt like a good Saturday for this classic Horace Parlan album from 1960. Plus, aside ...
02/08/2025

Speakin’ My Piece.

Horace Parlan.

Felt like a good Saturday for this classic Horace Parlan album from 1960.

Plus, aside from Horace’s playing this album features Stanley Turrentine, who is right up there with Stan Getz in my estimation in terms of tone and expression in their delivery.

What are you enjoying on this Saturday?

Our Shining Hour. Sammy Davis, Jr. & Count Basie. This is a favorite collaboration record from the collection. Sammy’s v...
02/07/2025

Our Shining Hour.

Sammy Davis, Jr. & Count Basie.

This is a favorite collaboration record from the collection.

Sammy’s voice is perfect to match the velocity and roar of the Basie machine and paired with Quincy Jones’ arrangements, he builds lots of space for Sammy, Count and the band to romp.

Highly recommend this one.



Carry Fire. Robert Plant. Recorded with his band, Sensational Space Shifters, this album just sounds… right. Talk about ...
02/06/2025

Carry Fire.

Robert Plant.

Recorded with his band, Sensational Space Shifters, this album just sounds… right.

Talk about a true legend/musician who never stops innovating or pulling in sounds from other cultures and blending them into a musical experience with each track. Just listen to the title track… you’ll see what I mean.

Finally glad to have a copy of this, now it’s on to find a copy of his album ‘Lullaby and the Ceaseless Roar’

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Back to Back: Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges Play the Blues.Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges. The 1959 album recorded at...
02/05/2025

Back to Back: Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges Play the Blues.

Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges.

The 1959 album recorded at Columbia Studios in NYC, features some great blues songs of the era (a few penned by the great W.C. Handy too).

I’ve had a copy of the sequel album, ‘Side By Side’ for a few years now, so when I see this was being reissued, I hopped on it.

Perfect blue jazz for a Tuesday evening.

Hyperspace. Beck. Today felt like a good day for some cosmic pop music courtesy of Beck. This album was the follow up to...
02/04/2025

Hyperspace.

Beck.

Today felt like a good day for some cosmic pop music courtesy of Beck. This album was the follow up to one of my favorites, ‘Colors’ and fits the post-colors vibe nicely - at least for me.

Favorite song: “Saw Lightning”



Chet Baker In New York. Chet Baker. It’s a grey day here in Upstate, but for this lunchtime break, we’ve got some Chet B...
02/03/2025

Chet Baker In New York.

Chet Baker.

It’s a grey day here in Upstate, but for this lunchtime break, we’ve got some Chet Baker on the hifi and help lift spirits.

Such a fun and exciting set of tunes on this album.

Honey On The HiFi. Townland. I cannot put into words how much I absolutely love this record. I traveled a lot of northea...
02/01/2025

Honey On The HiFi.

Townland.

I cannot put into words how much I absolutely love this record.

I traveled a lot of northeast highways over the past couple of weeks and this album was a constant companion along the journey.

It also got me thinking that if my dad were still alive, he would also love this album and it made me wish he could hear it.

Thank you for Matt Gourley and the rest of Townland for making this album - it holds a special place in my heart.

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All for You. A dedication to the Nat King Cole Trio. Diana Krall. After traveling this week, I can return to my previous...
01/31/2025

All for You. A dedication to the Nat King Cole Trio.

Diana Krall.

After traveling this week, I can return to my previously scheduled programming.

If you’ve been following along over the years, you’ll probably recall that Nat King Cole (both solo and with the trio) and Diana Krall are some of my favorite jazz musicians. Of course, when I saw that this was getting the Verve/Impulse reissue treatment by Acoustic Sounds, I had to have it since I wore the CD of this out back in the day.

(Also, this is PERFECT for a winter weather advisory kind of Friday afternoon).

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Sweet Rain. Stan Getz. A perfect album for a sunny, albeit cold Sunday morning with some hot coffee. And another excelle...
01/26/2025

Sweet Rain.

Stan Getz.

A perfect album for a sunny, albeit cold Sunday morning with some hot coffee.

And another excellent reissue by Acoustic Sounds in their Verve Series.

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Ruby. Dave Guy. Man, this album is just pure perfection from start to finish. I’ve been a fan of Dave’s playing since he...
01/25/2025

Ruby.

Dave Guy.

Man, this album is just pure perfection from start to finish. I’ve been a fan of Dave’s playing since he was part of the Dap-Kings backing up the great Sharon Jones. I was fortunate enough to catch them live in concert opening for Lake Street Dive many moons ago and then was thrilled to see Dave join the Roots on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The man can play that horn.

Naturally when I saw he was releasing his first solo album, I knew it would be added to the collection.

Happy Saturday soul session!
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I Just Dropped by to Say Hello. Johnny Hartman. Johnny is my third favorite male vocalist, right behind Sinatra and Nat ...
01/25/2025

I Just Dropped by to Say Hello.

Johnny Hartman.

Johnny is my third favorite male vocalist, right behind Sinatra and Nat Cole. This album, recorded only a few months after his collaboration with the legendary John Coltrane, really allows Johnny to shine and fully showcases his ability with ballads and uptempo numbers.

Just a fantastic album all around.

I believe this was recently reissued in the Verve By Request Series, so it’s easy to find one.

City Lights. The Oscar Peterson Quartet. The latest release of some tasty Oscar Peterson Trio/Quartet’s live performance...
01/16/2025

City Lights.

The Oscar Peterson Quartet.

The latest release of some tasty Oscar Peterson Trio/Quartet’s live performances.

As many of you know, Oscar Peterson is one of my absolute favorites so naturally I had to snag this new record.

Recorded live in Munich, Germany back in 1994 (when I was 7 years old and just really discovering music), it features an amazing rendition of “There Will Never Be Another You” and the others songs contained within are performed with such expression and emotion… that’s probably why I never skip an OP record.



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