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This week In Jazz Legends 04/52

How well do you know the music of Wes Montgomery’s “West Coast Blues” showcases his inventive thumb-picked technique and octave work, supported by Tommy Flanagan’s piano and Percy Heath’s bass,...

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Atlantic publish Aretha Franklin’s album : ‘Young, Gifted and Black’ (1972)

Aretha Franklin's 'Young, Gifted and Black' is an album (its title being borrowed from the Nina Simone song 'To Be Young, Gifted and Black) released on January 24, 1972 by...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°95 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Modjo’s "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)" blends French house smoothness with Chic’s disco flair, while Mariah Carey’s heartfelt "We Belong Together" lingers with...

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New Music Videos (African) – N°562

Featuring: Burna Boy, Bezy One, Ezra Neethings, BBO, Fireboy DML, Vyroota, Wiz Designer, STE MILANO, Tete Ketch, B•Yamson, Binguini Bakhaga, Moses Bliss, Didi B, Donovan Bts, Miss Fany, Al Xapo,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°533 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Black Grape’s playful “Kelly’s Heroes” fuses cheeky satire with hip-hop rock vibes, while Sleeper’s Britpop gem “Inbetweener” contrasts jangly guitars with suburban...

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‘We Are Live’ N°141 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Everything Everything’s "Kemosabe" mixes art rock and R&B with Jonathan Higgs’ falsetto taking center stage, while Amy Winehouse’s "Our Day Will Come"...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°313 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Radiohead’s "Jigsaw Falling Into Place" builds tension with layered arrangements, Thom Yorke’s vivid lyrics capturing fleeting nights, while Bowie’s "Lazarus" feels like...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°652 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Jorja Smith’s emotive “Let Me Down” pairs her raw delivery with Stormzy’s introspective verse, creating a cinematic ballad, while Kehlani’s “Nights Like...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°90 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Basia’s jazz-pop gem "Drunk on Love" stands out with scat vocals and Latin rhythms, reigning on dance charts in 1995. The Corrs deliver sharp wit in the folk-infused "I Never...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°107 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tom Grennan’s gritty "Found What I’ve Been Looking For" blends raw vocals with pop-rock vibes, its FIFA 18 feature adding cultural weight....

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Atlantic publish MC5’s debut studio album : ‘Back in the USA’ (1970)

MC5's 'Back in the USA' is their debut studio album (following ' Kick Out the Jams,' a live album) released on January 15, 1970 by Atlantic.Track Listing : 1.Tutti Frutti...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°295 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Robbie Williams’ "Misunderstood" shines with its emotional depth and connection to *Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason*, balancing regret and reflection, while Westlife’s "Flying Without Wings" delivers sweeping sentimentality with...

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Daptone publish Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings fifth album : ‘Give the People What They Want’ (2014)

'Give the People What They Want' by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings is their fifth studio album released in January 2014 by Daptone.Track Listing : 1.Retreat! (Bosco Mann) - 03:31...

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Columbia publish Tony Bennett’s album : ‘Tony’ (1957)

Tony Bennett's 'Tony' is an album (re-titled 'Tony Bennett Showcase') produced by Ernest Altschuler and released on January 14, 1957 by Columbia. Track Listing : 1.It Had To Be You...

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Phil Woods release ‘Musique du Bois,’ a studio album recorded with Jaki Byard, Richard Davis and Alan Dawson (1974)

Phil Woods' 'Musique du Bois' is a studio album recorded with Jaki Byard, Richard Davis & Alan Dawson and released on January 14, 1974 by Muse.Track Listing : 1.Samba Du...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°651 – 2010s Music Videos

Zayn and Sia's "Dusk Till Dawn" delivers soaring drama with powerful vocals and a cinematic music video, while Little Mix’s heartfelt "Secret Love Song" explores hidden emotions with Jason Derulo’s...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°530 – Vintage 90s Videos

From Suede’s defiant “Beautiful Ones” and its glam-rock swagger to Faith No More’s surprising cover of the Commodores’ “Easy,” these tracks capture distinct '90s energies. The Flaming Lips’ quirky “Bad...

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Weather Report record their first live album : ‘Live in Tokyo’ at Shibuya Kokaido Hall in Tokyo (1972)

Weather Report's 'Live in Tokyo' is their third (and first live) album recorded on January 13, 1972 at Shibuya Kokaido Hall and released the same year by Columbia.Track Listing :...

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George Benson records ‘In Concert-Carnegie Hall,’ a live album produced by Creed Taylor (1975)

George Benson's 'In Concert-Carnegie Hall' is a live album recorded on January 11, 1975, produced by Creed Taylor and released the same year by CTI. Track Listing : 1.Take Five...

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John Lennon releases his eighth and final album : ‘Milk and Honey’ recorded with Yoko Ono (1984)

'Milk and Honey' by John Lennon & Yoko Ono is Lennon's eighth and final studio album, released posthumously on January 9, 1984 by Polydor / Geffen.Track Listing : 1.I'M Stepping...

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