Billie Holiday

We remember Carmen Mcrae. ‘Carmen, Still Glowing’

This day (November 10, 1994), in Beverly Hills, California, died Carmen McRae, an American jazz singer.Tracklist : 1 . Round Midnight 2 . Guess Who I Saw TODAY, Gonna Look...

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Sony publish Tony Bennett’s ‘Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues’ (2001)

Tony Bennett's 'Playin' with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues' is an album recorded with famous other vocalists.and released on November 6, 2001 by Sony Records.Track Listing : 1.Alright, Okay,...

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Annie Lennox releases her sixth album : ‘Nostalgia’ (2014)

Annie Lennox' "Nostalgia" is her sixth studio album featuring a collection of her favourite songs from youth and released on October 27, 2014, Track Listing : 1.Memphis In June (Paul...

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Concord publish ‘Givin’ It Up’ by Al Jarreau and George Benson (2006)

'Givin' It Up' by Al Jarreau & George Benson is their first collaboration album, released on October 24, 2006 by Concord.Track Listing : 1.Breezin' (Bobby Womack, Al Jarreau) - 05:40...

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This week In Jazz Legends 40/52

How well do you know the music of Coleman Hawkins, Art Farmer, Jim Hall, Anita O’Day, Oscar Peterson, Ray Bryant, Lester Young, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, Billy...

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The Visual Artists Behind Miles Davis’ Iconic Album Covers: A Deeper Look

Miles Davis' albums are known not just for their groundbreaking music, but also for their distinctive album covers. The visual artists behind these covers played a key role in shaping...

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That’s so sweet of confirmed artist Diana Krall to help a young and upcoming crooner named Tony Bennett.

"Love Is Here to Stay" by Tony Bennett and Diana Krall is a collaboration album of Gershwin songs recorded with the Bill Charlap Trio and released on September 14, 2018...

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Nina Simone records in New-York City ‘Nina Simone at Town Hall,’ her first live album (1959)

'Nina Simone at Town Hall' is her third release and her first live album recorded live at The Town Hall New York City on September 12, 1959 and released the...

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Sony Masterworks publish Gloria Estefan’s twenty-seventh album : ‘The Standards’ (2013)

Gloria Estefan's "The Standards" is her first English-language album since 2011 and her twenty-seventh overall, released on September 10, 2013 by Sony MasterworksTrack listing : 1.Good Morning Heartache (Ervin Drake,...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°238 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Betty Boo, Ann Lee, Eiffel 65, St Germain, Cornershop, Alice DeeJay , Cappella, Le Click, Enrique Iglesias, Shaft, Roxette, E'voke ? Take...

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Me:nu Du Jour September 4 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Randy Newman, Diana Ross, Santana, Bette Midler, Rolling Stones, Beyoncé, System Of A Down, Herbie Hancock, Sugar We Celebrate Beyoncé, Dave Liebman We Watch...

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Jose James attends Chicago Jazz Festival (2015)

September 4, 2015 - José James, backed by Leo Genovese (p, Fender Rhodes), Solomon Dorsey (b) and Nate Smith (d) sings Coltrane and Billie Holiday at "Chicago Jazz Festival" at...

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How Well Do You Know Your Jazz? | 20 Questions Quiz from Easy to Hard

🎷 Test your knowledge with this Jazz quiz! This mini-game features questions about legends such as John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, and Benny Goodman. Will you be able to get a...

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Herbie Hancock releases ‘Possibilities,’ his forty-fifth album featuring John Mayer, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Angélique Kidjo, Annie Lennox, Joss Stone, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon and more guests (2005)

Herbie Hancock's 'Possibilities' is his forty-fifth studio (featuring a myriad of famous guests) album released on August 29, 2005 by Vector/Hear Music.Track listing : 1.Stitched Up (Herbie Hancock, John Mayer)...

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We remember Stevie Ray Vaughan. ‘A Ray Of Life’

This day (August 27, 1990), in East Troy, Wisconsin, died Stevie Ray Vaughan, an American guitarist, singer-songwriter.Tracklist : 1 . Voodoo Child 2 . Riviera Paradise (1989) 3 . Tightrope...

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Me:nu Du Jour August 23 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Jeff Buckley, Ray Charles, Betty Carter, Otis Spann, Dan Fogelberg, Jane's Addiction, George Benson, John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, McCoy Tyner We Celebrate Brad Mehldau,...

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Randy Crawford and Joe Sample release ‘Feeling Good ‘ (2006)

'Feeling Good ' by Randy Crawford & Joe Sample is an album released - thirty years after their first collaboration on 'Everything Must Change' - on August 21, 2006 by...

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Abbey Lincoln records her third album : ‘It’s Magic,’ with Benny Golson, Wynton Kelly et al (1958)

Abbey Lincoln's 'It's Magic' is her third album recorded on July 24 and August 15, 1958 and released the same year by Riverside.Track Listing : 1.I Am In Love (Cole...

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Me:nu Du Jour August 13 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Manhattan Transfer, Joe Bonamassa, Eels, Gene Vincent, Pixies, Bright Eyes, Cypress Hill, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Shirley Horn, Brad Mehldau, Joe Lovano We Celebrate Joe Tex,...

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This week In Soul Artists 32/52

How well do you know the music of Barry White, Luther Vandross, George Mccrae, Anthony Hamilton, Isaac Hayes, James Ingram, Patti Austin, Esther Phillips, Roberta Flack, The Neville Brothers, Lizz...

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