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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 06/52

How well do you know the music of Michel Petrucciani’s take on Miles Davis’ "So What" from a 1998 Stuttgart concert highlights its staying power, with Anthony Jackson’s steady bass...

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Peggy Lee records ‘Basin Street East Proudly Presents Miss Peggy Lee,’ a live album for Capitol (1961)

'Basin Street East Proudly Presents Miss Peggy Lee' is a live album arranged by Jack Marshall, recorded on February 9 & March 8, 1961 and released the same year by...

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Jimmy Smith records with Stanley Turrentine, ‘Prayer Meetin” an album for Blue Note (1963)

Jimmy Smith's 'Prayer Meetin'' is an album recorded on February 8, 1963 with Stanley Turrentine and released in 1964 by Blue Note.Track Listing : 1.Prayer Meeting (Jimmy Smith) - 05:45...

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This week In Singing Ladies 06/52

How well do you know the music of From Pink Floyd’s "Comfortably Numb," blending David Gilmour’s guitar brilliance with Roger Waters’ poignant lyrics, to Europe’s "The Final Countdown" and its...

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Contra Section

The Oddity of Origins explores the charming anomaly of contra dance music, originating from English, Scottish, and French soil transplanted to North American ground in the 17th and 18th centuries....

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°104 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Dr. Dre’s slick production powers "The Next Episode," with Snoop Dogg’s flow and Nate Dogg’s iconic hook oozing West Coast cool. Outkast’s...

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This week In Jazz Legends 05/52

How well do you know the music of Bill Evans’ moody “Nardis” evolves into an introspective canvas, while Carmen McRae’s haunting take on “Round Midnight” fuses jazz clarity with late-night...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°305 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sheena Easton’s "The Lover in Me" rewired her sound with sultry vocals and crisp beats, while Bonnie Tyler brought grit to "The...

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This week In Singing Ladies 05/52

How well do you know the music of Texas’s “Say What You Want” oozes sultry sophistication, with Sharleen Spiteri’s emotive vocals effortlessly riding Johnny McElhone’s sleek production. Melody Gardot’s smoky...

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Covers By Beth Hart

How well do you know the music of Beth Hart’s fiery takes dominate standout tracks, from her emotionally charged “I Don’t Need No Doctor” to a raw spin on “A...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°301 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sarah Brightman’s ethereal "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" balances operatic skill with pop appeal, a tender lament from *Phantom of the...

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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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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°653 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lana Del Rey’s “Video Games” blends melancholic nostalgia with dreamy production, setting the stage for her cinematic artistry, while Mabel’s “Don’t Call...

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We remember Gerry Mulligan. ‘Baritone And Gerry’

This day (January 20, 1996), in Darien, Connecticut, died Gerry Mulligan, an American jazz baritone saxophonist, clarinetist, composer and arranger.Tracklist : 1 . Satin Doll (1987) 2 . North Atlantic...

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Art Pepper records ‘Art Pepper meets The Rhythm Section’ with Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones (1957)

'Art Pepper meets The Rhythm Section' is an album recorded on January 19, 1957 with Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones and released the same year by Contemporary.Track...

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This week In Singing Ladies 03/52

How well do you know the music of Sade’s "Nothing Can Come Between Us" blends minimalism and elegance, its buoyant bassline and syncopated guitars standing out, while Tracy Chapman’s "Give...

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Singing Sade

How well do you know the music of Sade's timeless tracks inspire distinct interpretations here. Emmanuel Nwamadi’s heartfelt twist of “The Sweetest Taboo” balances sincerity with vocal depth, while Ane...

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This week In Jazz Legends (Special Pianists) 02/52

How well do you know the music of Chucho Valdes, Michel Camilo, Tania Maria, Hiromi, Michel Legrand, Ben Sidran, Marcus Roberts, Dave Grusin, Bill Evans, Alice Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Tommy...

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Aretha Franklin records ‘Amazing Grace,’ a live album for Atlantic (1972)

Aretha Franklin's 'Amazing Grace' is a live album (& the biggest selling live gospel album of all time) recorded on January 13 & 14, 1972 and released on June 01,...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 02/52

How well do you know the music of Al Caiola, Frank Vignola, Bucky Pizzarelli, John Pizzarelli, Marc Ribot, Jim Hall, Mike Stern, Lee Ritenour, John Mclaughlin, Paco De Lucia, Al...

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