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Daft Punk release ‘Discovery,’ their second album featuring ‘Harder Better Faster Stronger’ (2001)

Daft Punk's 'Discovery' is their second studio album featuring 'Harder Better Faster Stronger' and released on February 26, 2001 by Virgin Records.Track Listing : 1.One More Time (Thomas Bangalter, Guy-Manuel...

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We remember Paco De Lucia. ‘Un Poco De Paco’

This day ( February 25, 2014), in Cancun (Mexico), died Francisco Sánchez Gómez a.k.a. Paco de Lucia, a Spanish virtuoso flamenco guitarist.Tracklist : 1 . Festival de Fes (2013) 2...

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We remember Tony Williams

This day (February 23, 1997), in Daly City, California, died Anthony Tillmon 'Tony' Williams, an American drummer and pioneer of jazz fusion.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock,...

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We remember Larry Coryell

This day (February 19, 2017), in New York City, died Larry Coryell American jazz fusion guitaristTracklist : 1 . Spaces Revisited (2017) 2 . Larry Coryell Trio (2016) 3 ....

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 07/52

How well do you know the music of "California Love" stands as a West Coast anthem blending 2Pac’s urgency and Dr. Dre’s polished production, with Roger Troutman’s talk box adding...

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This week In Singing Ladies 07/52

How well do you know the music of Sarah Vaughan’s "Send In The Clowns," from her 1981 album, highlights her vocal depth, turning Sondheim’s poignant lyrics into an intimate experience....

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Vertigo publish ‘Black Sabbath’ their eponymous debut album featuring ‘N.I.B.’ (1970)

'Black Sabbath' is their eponymous debut studio album released on February 13, 1970 in the UK by VertigoTrack Listing : 1.Lullaby Of Birdland (George Shearing, George David Weiss) - 04:44...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°322 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The text takes us through standout tracks of the late ’70s and ’80s, beginning with The Specials' ska anthem "A Message to...

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Happy Birthday Anita Baker. ‘Enraptured’

This day (January 26, 1958), in Toledo, Ohio, is born Anita Baker,an American R&B/soul jazz singer.Tracklist : 1 . The Impossible Dream (2009) 2 . Tracks Of My Tears (2008)...

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Discreet publish Frank Zappa’s album : ‘Sleep Dirt’ (1979)

Frank Zappa's 'Sleep Dirt' is an album released (without his permission) on January 19, 1979 by Discreet.Track Listing : 1.Filthy Habits (Frank Zappa) - 07:33 . 2.Flambay (Frank Zappa) -...

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Sarah Vaughan records her last album : ‘Brazilian Romance’ produced by Sérgio Mendes (1987)

Sarah Vaughan's 'Brazilian Romance' is her last (and her third of Brazilian music) album produced by Sérgio Mendes, recorded in January 1987 and released the same year by Columbia.Track Listing...

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Happy Birthday John Scofield. ‘Sco Hand’

This day (December 26, 1951), in  Dayton, Ohio, is born John Scofield, an American jazz guitarist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Self Portrait in Three Colors (2020) 2 . w/...

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Me:nu Du Jour December 15 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Marvin Gaye, Eartha Kitt, Parliament, The Who, Dr. Dre, Woody Shaw, Cecil Taylor, Max Roach We Celebrate Haim, Eddie Palmieri, Rufus Thomas, Stan Kenton,...

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The Mothers Of Invention visit Paris (1970)

December 15, 1970 - The Mothers of Invention - that is Frank Zappa (gtr,voc), Aynsley Dunbar (d), Jeff Simmons (b), George Duke (kb), Ian Underwood (p, s), Mark Volman (voc),...

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Happy Birthday Sheila E. ‘E Like Energy’

This day (December 12, 1957), in Oakland, California is born Sheila Escovedo a.k.a Sheila E. an American drummer and percussionist, Tracklist : 1 . Everyday People (2020) 2 . A...

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Playing and Singing Zappa

To Celebrate Frank Zappa, who passed away today in 1993, we have selected various solo artists or bands who have covered the songs Zappa wrote or co-wrote. They are Swann,...

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20 Questions You Never Asked About Jazz Fusion| We Answer Them Anyway

This video explores Jazz Fusion through 20 factual Q&As — from Miles Davis’ electric era to bands like Weather Report, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters, and Return to Forever. It...

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Me:nu Du Jour November 16 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Bette Midler, The Jam, Korn, Snoop Dogg, Stephen Stills, Sisters Of Mercy, Joe Williams, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Wes Montgomery, Dr. Dre We Celebrate...

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

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Paul Simon, Sade, Ramones, David Bowie, Linda Ronstadt, Jefferson Airplane, Alicia Keys, Jean-Luc Ponty, Melody Gardot, My Bloody Valentine, Sinéad O'Connor, John Martyn, Q-Tip,...

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Happy Birthday Dianne Reeves. ‘Lady Dianne’

This day (October 23, 1956), in Detroit, Michigan, is born Dianne Reeves, an American jazz singer. Tracklist : 1 . w/ Michael Olatuja & Lionel Loueke - Soki (2020) 2...

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