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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.



Together. Joe Williams and Harry “Sweets” Edison. Absolutely a fantastic album that deserves more love. Joe Williams is ...
01/16/2025

Together.

Joe Williams and Harry “Sweets” Edison.

Absolutely a fantastic album that deserves more love.

Joe Williams is one of my favorite male vocalists and this album finds him in great voice. Harry or “Sweets” is just legendary. Always.

Les Baxter’s La Femme. Les Baxter & Franck Pourcel. A Monday night spin is required on this slightly warmer winter night...
01/14/2025

Les Baxter’s La Femme.

Les Baxter & Franck Pourcel.

A Monday night spin is required on this slightly warmer winter night.

This album has been on my want list for ages - as I’m a huge fan of easy listening and exotica music.

Recorded in Paris and released in 1956, this Franck Pourcel conducted album encompasses everything that is great about this genre of music - haunting, provocative, and just plain stunning.

L.A. Is My Lady. Frank Sinatra. I’ve been thinking a lot about California, especially the greater LA area, over the past...
01/12/2025

L.A. Is My Lady.

Frank Sinatra.

I’ve been thinking a lot about California, especially the greater LA area, over the past week. I thought this album was a perfect fit. I consider California my second home state, after my beloved New York, because my grandparents lived there for most of their lives and I still have a lot of family there. It’s always been a welcoming and beautiful place, and I’ve loved spending time there. I can only hope for everyone’s safety during these tough times - especially our friends in the vinyl community.

As for the music, this 1984 album was the last solo record that Frank made, and his 57th overall album in his long and distinguished career - produced and arranged/conducted by Quincy Jones it features musicians like George Benson on guitar, the Brecker brothers on saxophone and trumpet, and the great Lionel Hampton on vibes, just to name a few.

This is the 2024 40th anniversary remix and reissue - which I was apprehensive about at first, but after a couple of listens, there’s definitely a lot more detail in the music on this. If you’re a hardcore Sinatra fan, definitely grab a copy.



Explorations. Bill Evans. So many thanks to the cool cats at Craft Recordings for sending this my way to experience! Thi...
01/10/2025

Explorations.

Bill Evans.

So many thanks to the cool cats at Craft Recordings for sending this my way to experience!

This is my first exploration with the Small Batch series from Craft Recordings, and I am impressed. Everything from the packaging and the quality of the tip on jacket and the heavy vinyl itself is nothing short of amazing.

The music of the Bill Evans Trio is sublime, but you knew that already, just as I did going into tonight’s spin.

This entire thing is just… a masterpiece.



Kessel Plays Standards. Barney Kessel. This was the last new addition to the collection at the end of 2024 - so it certa...
01/08/2025

Kessel Plays Standards.

Barney Kessel.

This was the last new addition to the collection at the end of 2024 - so it certainly required a proper post in the new year.

Classic jazz standards performed by one of the greatest jazz guitarists on one of the legendary jazz labels.

Can’t beat this for a Tuesday evening.

The Gilded Hawk. Coleman Hawkins. Soaring saxophone sounds from the Hawk and lush, supporting orchestrations by arranger...
01/07/2025

The Gilded Hawk.

Coleman Hawkins.

Soaring saxophone sounds from the Hawk and lush, supporting orchestrations by arranger and conductor, Glenn Osser, makes this a beautiful album.

Perfect for a Monday evening in January.

Happy Just to Be Like I Am. Taj Mahal. My mom is to blame for much of my taste in music - growing up it was a varied sor...
01/05/2025

Happy Just to Be Like I Am.

Taj Mahal.

My mom is to blame for much of my taste in music - growing up it was a varied sort of artists, genres, and vibes - from The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Mozart, Taj Mahal, and B.B. King to Glen Miller a d Collective Soul.

So naturally when I saw this album sitting in the used blues bin, I knew it was coming home with me - and I’m glad it did.

It’s a great listen from side to side.



The Swingin’s Mutual!The George Shearing Quintet with Nancy Wilson. Released in 1961 - this Shearing album features Nanc...
01/05/2025

The Swingin’s Mutual!

The George Shearing Quintet with Nancy Wilson.

Released in 1961 - this Shearing album features Nancy Wilson’s flawless vocal ability on six of the album’s 12 tracks.

Naturally, Shearing & company are in fine shape and their backing Nancy is effortless, plus the Quintet-only instrumental tracks are perfect.

This was released after Nancy’s debut album with Capitol Records, ‘Something Wonderful’ in 1960 and really showcases the power and control that Nancy had (also extremely evident on her later collaboration with Cannonball Adderley) with these timeless jazz standards.

Of note: Shearing did a number of albums with Capitol Records vocalists, including Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, and Dakota Staton (featured a couple of weeks ago). All are worth checking on and finding for your collection.

ring-a-ding ding!Frank Sinatra. Happy New Year! The first record of the year is the absolute perfect way to set the tone...
01/01/2025

ring-a-ding ding!

Frank Sinatra.

Happy New Year!

The first record of the year is the absolute perfect way to set the tone for the 364 days coming at us.

Wishing you all the best in life and music for 2025 and beyond!

Cheers! 🍻

Hamp and Getz. Lionel Hampton and Stan Getz. I’ve been slowly, but steadily adding to my Getz collection - as many OG pr...
12/30/2024

Hamp and Getz.

Lionel Hampton and Stan Getz.

I’ve been slowly, but steadily adding to my Getz collection - as many OG pressings as possible, so I was thrilled to come across this pressing from 1955.

Hampton’s vibes are on fire and Getz follows with some zesty sax playing throughout this entire set.

Perfect sounds for New Year’s Eve, Eve.

Charm. Clario. It’s a perfect day for a rare double post. What a great album! It took a while to find the right copy of ...
12/28/2024

Charm.

Clario.

It’s a perfect day for a rare double post.

What a great album! It took a while to find the right copy of this, but here it is in all its indie pop/rock/folk glory.

Clario’s music is new to me, but it’s got a lovely old world sound to it and it’s co-produced by one of the best in the indie music biz - can’t go wrong with that.

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