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Music for Lovers Only.Jackie Gleason.This is an easy-listening perennial that just keeps getting better and better with ...
11/26/2024

Music for Lovers Only.

Jackie Gleason.

This is an easy-listening perennial that just keeps getting better and better with time.

The summer of 1952 found Gleason and the orchestra in New York City laying down the tracks for this beautiful album - one that would go on to be reissued numerous times over the years.

This album (and a large portion) of Gleason’s albums are perfect for evening/late night listening.

Strangers In The Night. Frank Sinatra. One of my favorite mid-sixties Sinatra albums to which I have a couple of differe...
11/24/2024

Strangers In The Night.

Frank Sinatra.

One of my favorite mid-sixties Sinatra albums to which I have a couple of different pressings (both stereo and mono).

The addition of the Hammond B3 organ to Riddle’s big band arrangements makes a huge impact on the swinging nature of these tunes. While I’ve never been a huge supporter of the title track, the rest of the LP just cooks.



Paris Jazz Festival, Salle Pleyel, 10/1/1964. The Miles Davis Quintet. The second great quartet - the epitome of cool. W...
11/23/2024

Paris Jazz Festival, Salle Pleyel, 10/1/1964.

The Miles Davis Quintet.

The second great quartet - the epitome of cool. When I saw this announced a few months ago I knew I needed to add at least this two disc set to the collection and when I saw it out in the wild today - I did not hesitate to grab it.

Listening to this on this windy cool Saturday evening just feels right.

Miles cooks and is propelled upwards by his compadres; Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Tony Williams (all legendary in their own right).

Definitely worth the price of admission.

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Wake The Dead. Chuck Prophet. Figured this week - in which I started a new job - called for some celebratory new music o...
11/22/2024

Wake The Dead.

Chuck Prophet.

Figured this week - in which I started a new job - called for some celebratory new music on this rainy Friday.

This album hooked me from the first note on the first track “Wake The Dead” - having never heard the specific sub-genre, Cumbia music before - this album puts it front and center. Chuck worked with Cumbia group ¿Qiensave? to create this intriguing album of swaying, repeat worthy songs.

Definitely a favorite later half new release from the friends at YepRoc Records for 2024.

The record is available on limited edition opaque orange vinyl (pictured here), CD, and digital (visit the link in my bio to find where to buy/stream).

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🌶️ Chile Pepper. 🌶️ Art Pepper with the Marty Paich Quartet.This album was the perfect pairing to crack open the jar of ...
11/19/2024

🌶️ Chile Pepper. 🌶️

Art Pepper with the Marty Paich Quartet.

This album was the perfect pairing to crack open the jar of Hot Crispy Oil from the kind folks over at - and to make this incredible spicy shrimp and rice bowl.

The best part is… HCO is made right here in the Capital Region of New York!

Grab this album and some HCO and get making some wonderfully spicy food. 🌶️

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And I Thought About You. Johnny Hartman. Johnny is one of my all time favorite singers and this album in particular is a...
11/17/2024

And I Thought About You.

Johnny Hartman.

Johnny is one of my all time favorite singers and this album in particular is a shining example of his incredible singing ability.

Unfortunately for us, this was the only album he recorded between 1956 and his album sessions with John Coltrane in 1963. His later albums on Impulse are phenomenal as well.

A huge appreciation to for having this LP a few years ago when I was desperately searching for a copy - and in thinking about it, I’ve managed to find most of my Johnny Hartman albums via Discogs.

Further Explorations. The Horace Silver Quintet. I’m a huge fan of Silver’s recorded work during the 1950s and early 60s...
11/16/2024

Further Explorations.

The Horace Silver Quintet.

I’m a huge fan of Silver’s recorded work during the 1950s and early 60s - there’s just something timeless and unique about these recordings. This album is no different in that regard. Expertly composed and performed.

Perfect for a lazy Saturday afternoon.



No Time For Dreaming. Charles Bradley. One of the ultimate soul albums that belongs in every single music lover’s collec...
11/13/2024

No Time For Dreaming.

Charles Bradley.

One of the ultimate soul albums that belongs in every single music lover’s collection (along with CB’s other albums).

Just pure emotion and truth contained in these grooves.

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Midnight Creeper.Lou Donaldson.Another giant has left us, but luckily, he gifted us some incredible music during his tim...
11/12/2024

Midnight Creeper.

Lou Donaldson.

Another giant has left us, but luckily, he gifted us some incredible music during his time on earth.

One of those being this 1968 album, ‘Midnight Creeper’ - a groovy set of jazzy soul-funk flavored goodness.



Lava Lamp. Jonah Tolchin. “When I watch my lava lamp, I don’t wanna feel a f*ckin’ thing” Damn. When you’re desperately ...
11/10/2024

Lava Lamp.

Jonah Tolchin.

“When I watch my lava lamp, I don’t wanna feel a f*ckin’ thing”

Damn. When you’re desperately trying to disassociate from the news and the world beyond your doors for a bit - you need the reminder that you’re not alone.

Enter this fuzzy guitar filled indie rock/Americana album from Jonah Tolchin.

When I’m feeling a tad rebellious or world weary, I crack open a cold beer (today’s selection is from local the purveyors of fine beer at Brown’s Brewing) and throw this LP on.

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Swingin’ Easy.Sarah Vaughan.Absolutely one of the best singers in jazz, past and present. This 1957 album showcases that...
11/10/2024

Swingin’ Easy.

Sarah Vaughan.

Absolutely one of the best singers in jazz, past and present. This 1957 album showcases that extraordinary talent and the her formidable phrasing and ability to control that beautiful tone.

From the album’s liner notes: [On the second chorus of “All of Me” Vaughan bops in] “a quite extraordinary fashion, covering more than two octaves.”

From the ballads to the zesty uptempo numbers, she absolutely dazzles, as do her accompanying musicians.

This was one album that I knew I needed to find back when I started my collection.

Beyond worth the price of admission.

Search for the New Land.Lee Morgan. A proper jazz album to help get our groove back. Keep going… it’s almost the end of ...
11/08/2024

Search for the New Land.

Lee Morgan.

A proper jazz album to help get our groove back.

Keep going… it’s almost the end of a long week.



Far Away With You.Woody Platt.This is the first solo album from former Steep Canyon Rangers frontman, Woody Platt. Woody...
11/07/2024

Far Away With You.

Woody Platt.

This is the first solo album from former Steep Canyon Rangers frontman, Woody Platt.

Woody has been one of my favorite voices in bluegrass and I was saddened to see him leave such a great band, but with that decision came this incredible new album… which I knew would be an immediate purchase when I saw the announcement.

Highly recommended listening.

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Jazz at the Philharmonic. Oscar Peterson Quartet. Felt like a good night for some Oscar Peterson quartet.  |            ...
11/05/2024

Jazz at the Philharmonic.

Oscar Peterson Quartet.

Felt like a good night for some Oscar Peterson quartet.

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It Might As Well Be Swing! Frank Sinatra. Count Basie. Quincy Jones. The holy trinity of swing. Today, we lost Quincy Jo...
11/04/2024

It Might As Well Be Swing!

Frank Sinatra. Count Basie. Quincy Jones.

The holy trinity of swing.

Today, we lost Quincy Jones at the age of 91 after a life of incredible music and passion for art in all its forms.

This album in particular - truly showcased what an incredible arranger Q was - I mean, adding a string section to the Basie Band? Absolutely genius. Listen to “I Wish You Love” and “More (Theme from Mondo Cane)” - that’s the magic of Q.

Of course we all know the brilliance of Frank and Basie, but damn, those arrangements are fresh and imaginative.

He was one of the best to do it. Rest easy, Q… your music will endure.

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Willie and the Poor Boys. Creedence Clearwater Revival. The fourth album from CCR and a recent addition to the collectio...
11/03/2024

Willie and the Poor Boys.

Creedence Clearwater Revival.

The fourth album from CCR and a recent addition to the collection with this well-loved original copy.

I figured playing “Fortunate Son” was appropriate to crank/rock out to prior to Election Day here in the States.

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Coltrane Jazz. I don’t often play Coltrane, but sometimes it’s just needed on a Saturday morning.                       ...
11/02/2024

Coltrane Jazz.

I don’t often play Coltrane, but sometimes it’s just needed on a Saturday morning.



The Phosphorescent Blues. The Punch Brothers. No tricks, just treats today - especially with this 2015 album by the Punc...
10/31/2024

The Phosphorescent Blues.

The Punch Brothers.

No tricks, just treats today - especially with this 2015 album by the Punch Brothers.

I’ve had “Magnet” in my head for the past 24 hours so I figured this would be a good way to actually listen to it.

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