Category 7

Happy Birthday John Lurie. ‘Lounge Lurie’

This day (December 14, 1952), in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is born John Lurie, an American actor, musician, painter and co-founder of The Lounge Lizards.Tracklist : 1 . w/ The Lounge Lizards...

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We remember Nancy Wilson. ‘Today, Tomorrow, Forever, Miss Nancy’

This day (December 13, 2018), in Pioneertown, California, died Nancy Wilsonan American singer of blues, jazz, cabaret and pop; a 'consummate actress' and 'the complete entertainer.'Tracklist : 1 . Teach...

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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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We remember Ike Turner. ‘Ike A Rocking Stone’

This day (December 12, 2007), in San Marcos, California, died Ike Turner, an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, arranger, talent scout, and record producer.Tracklist : 1 . Rolling on The River...

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We remember Sam Cooke. ‘Who Did Send You?’

This day (December 11, 1964), in Los Angeles, California, died Sam Cooke, an American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer.Tracklist : 1 . Twistin’ the Night Away (1963) 2 ....

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We remember Jim Hall. ‘A Long Conversation’

This day (December 11, 2013), in New-York City, died James Stanley a.k.a. Jim Hall, an American jazz guitarist.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Scott Colley – Live At North Sea Jazz...

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Most Famous 2020s Urban Contemporary songs from the Last 60 Days, updated on December 8, 2025

This curated list of 20 trending urban contemporary songs features tracks by Usher, Travis Scott, SZA, Khalid, and Wale. Blending elements of R&B, hip-hop, and pop, these songs showcase intricate...

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We remember Otis Redding. ‘Loving Him So Long’

This day (December 10, 1967), in Madison, Wisconsin, died Otis Redding, an American soul singer and songwriter.Tracklist : 1 . Try A Little Tenderness 2 . I’Ve Been Loving You...

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Happy Birthday Diane Schuur. ‘Deedles Day’

This day (December 10, 1953), in Tacoma, Washington, is born Diane Schuur (nicknamed 'Deedles'), an American jazz singer and pianist.Tracklist : 1 . Nomos Jazz Festival (2017) 2 . w/...

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Happy Thai Luk Thung

As modern artists like Tai Orathai and Monkan Kankoon carry the torch, Luk Thung remains a timeless ballad of nostalgia and truth. It's a journey through history, a patchwork of...

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Happy Birthday Joan Armatrading. ‘She Herself And Us’

This day (December 9, 1950), in Basseterre, Saint Kitts, is born Joan Armatrading, a British singer and songwriter.Tracklist : 1 . I Like It When We’re Together (2018) 2 ....

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We remember James Moody. ‘Moody Blues’

This day (December 9, 2010), in San Diego, California, died James Moody, an American jazz saxophone and flute player.Tracklist : 1 . Moody’s Mood for Love (2008) 2 . w/...

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We remember John Lennon. ‘Slices Of Lennon’

This day (December 8, 1980), in Manhattan, New York, died Mr.John Winston Lennon a.k.a John Lennon, British singer, songwriter, co-founder of The BeatlesTracklist : 1 . Royal Show (w/ The...

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We remember Antônio Carlos Jobim. ‘Quiet Star’

This day ( December 8, 1994), in New York, died Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim a.k.a Tom Jobim, a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist.Tracklist : 1 ....

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Happy Birthday Tom Waits. ‘Major Tom’

This day ( December 7, 1949), in  Pomona, California, is born Thomas Alan 'Tom' Waits, an American singer, songwriter and actor.Tracklist : 1 . One Last Look (2015) 2 . Chicago...

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Happy Birthday Miroslav Vitous. ‘Vitous’Virtuosity’

This day (December 6, 1947), in Prague, Czechoslovakia, is born Miroslav Vitousa Czech jazz bassist.Tracklist : 1 . My Romance (2019) 2 . w/ Adam Pieronczyk (2018) 3 . w/Jiří...

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We remember Dave Brubeck. ‘Take Final’

This day ( December 5, 2012), in Norwalk, Connecticut, died David Warren Dave Brubeck, an American jazz pianist.Tracklist : 1 . On Take Five (2009) 2 . w/ Paul Desmond & Gerry...

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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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We remember Frank Zappa. ‘No End To Invention’

This day ( December 4, 1993), in  Los Angeles, California, died Frank Zappa, an American composer, singer-songwriter, electric guitarist, record producer and film director.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Ensemble Modern –...

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Happy Birthday Cassandra Wilson. ‘Here In The Future’

This day ( December 4, 1955), in  Jackson, Mississippi, is born Cassandra Wilson, an American jazz musician, vocalist and songwriter.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Liam Ó Maonlaí (2016) 2 . Another...

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