Take Five (recounted)
From 'Take Five' to 'Five Will Get You Ten' , we have mixed 19 'Pure Jazz' tunes around the theme of 'Five'. It has Jackie McLean, Grover Washington, Eliane Elias,...
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Sequins Meet Saturn as Sun Ra Scores Black Radicalism in 4/4 Time
Jazz musician, poet, and bandleader Sun Ra channels Black radicalism not through slogans, but through planetary chords and sequined jumpsuits. Jam sessions morph into rituals, structured yet improvisational, under his idiosyncratic baton.
His meticulously curated aesthetic, from cosmic robes to futuristic headdresses, becomes inseparable from his sonic experimentation. Sound and style function less as adornment, more as resistance stitched and arranged in 4/4 time.
Source: Music Industry News – Published on August 7, 2025
"Sun Ra: A Symphony of Jazz, Poetry, and Fashion, Echoing Black Radicalism"
Immersing oneself in the legacy of jazz musician, poet, and bandleader Sun Ra, one finds a fascinating fusion of music and fashion. Sun Ra's rigorous music sessions and innovative costuming choices serve as a testament to his creative genius.
His musical journey, punctuated by bold sartorial choices, is a reflection of his unique artistic expression. It is a compelling narrative of Black radicalism, where music and fashion intertwine, offering a profound insight into his cultural context.
Source: Music Industry News – Published on August 7, 2025
Redemption Song
Starting and ending with 'Redemption Song [W. Joe Strummer]' made famous by Bob Marley, we made a playlist powered by Hittin'Around. It has The Drifters, Johnny Cash, The Coasters, Roberta...
Benny vs Artie
From 'Softly as in a morning sunrise' to 'Moonglow' , we have mixed 20 'Traditional Jazz' tunes around the theme of 'Enduring rivalry between Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman'. It...
Swinging ’round Midnight
From 'Big Noise From Winnetka Midnight Swim' to 'Midnight Sun' , we have mixed 21 'Jazz For Dancers' tunes around the theme of 'Midnight'. It has B.B. King, Cab Calloway,...
Wintertime (2)
From 'Stessa Spiaggia. Stesso Mare' to 'Sunny' , we have mixed 17 'Jazz, Latin & Reggae' tunes around the theme of 'Winter (Warm Side)'. It has Earl Klugh, Marcos Valle,...
What’d I Say
Starting and ending with 'What'd I Say' made famous by Ray Charles, we made a playlist powered by Hittin'Around. It has Shirelles, Howling Wolf & The Wolf Gang, Etta James,...
I Walk The Line
Starting and ending with 'I Walk The Line' made famous by Johnny Cash, we made a playlist powered by Hittin'Around. It has Neil Young, Jody Miller, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee...
Sympathy For The Devil
Starting and ending with 'Sympathy For The Devil' made famous by The Rolling Stones, we made a playlist powered by Hittin'Around. It has David Bowie, Bryan Ferry, Brian Poole, Steve...
Everyday People
Starting and ending with 'Everyday People' made famous by Sly and the Family Stone, we made a playlist powered by Hittin'Around. It has Bill Withers, Peggy Lee, Dionne Warwick, Natalie...
Light My Fire
Starting and ending with 'Light My Fire' made famous by The Doors, we made a playlist powered by Hittin'Around. It has Erma Franklin, Shirley Bassey, Aretha Franklin, Shirley Bassey and...
Me and Bobby McGee
Starting and ending with 'Me And Bobby McGee' made famous by Janis Joplin, we made a playlist powered by Hittin'Around. It has Question Mark & The Mysterians, Big Maybelle, Alexis...
God Save the Queen
Starting and ending with '(God save) The Queen' made famous by The SexPistols, we made a playlist powered by Hittin'Around. It has Rod Stewart, Jimi Hendrix, Cliff Richard, Mott The...
Crossroads
Starting and ending with 'Crossroads' made famous by Cream, we made a playlist powered by Hittin'Around. It has The Nashville Teens, The Doors, Will Bradley Trio, The Doors and many...
New-Year Resolutions (Of All Kinds)
From 'I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door' to 'I Ain't Gonna Pick No More Cotton' , we have mixed 20 'Blues, Latin and Soul' tunes around the theme of 'What...
AndersonPonty Band – Better Late Than Never
Released on September 25, 2015, "Better Late Than Never" is the first collaboratve and live album by Jon Anderson and Jean Luc PontyTrack Listing : 1.Intro (Wally Minko) - 01:17...
Christian Scott – Stretch Music (Introducing Elena Pinderhughes)
Released on September 18, 2015, "Stretch Music (Introducing Elena Pinderhughes)" is the eleventh album by Christian ScottTrack Listing : 1.Sunrise In Beijing . 2.Twin . 3.Perspectives . 4.West Of The...
Colours Moon
From 'Blue Moon' to 'Strawberry Moon' , we have mixed 16 'Jazz with a bit of Reggae and New-Orleans' tunes around the theme of 'The Different Colours Of The Moon'....
Jazzin’Around Shadow Of Your Smile
From 'The Shadow Of Your Smile' to 'The Shadow Of Your Smile' , we have mixed 18 'linked together by a clue that you have to guess' tunes around the...
Jazz Dancing
From 'Unsquare Dance' to 'Carribean Fire Dance' , we have mixed 14 'Swing' tunes around the theme of 'Dancing with Jazz'. It has Ray Barretto, Nat Adderley, Donal Byrd, Joe...
Jazzin’Around The Best Is Yet To Come
Starting and ending with Frank Sinatra's composition 'The Best Is Yet To Come', we have mixed 18 'linked together by a clue that you have to guess' tunes around the...