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We Remember Duke Ellington. ‘Le Duke’

This day (May 24, 1974), in New York City, died Edward Kennedy Ellington a.k.a Duke Ellington, an American composer, pianist and big-band leader.Tracklist : 1 . Take The A Train...

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Stan Kenton and his orchestra record ‘Cuban Fire!’ for Capitol (1956)

'Cuban Fire!' by Stan Kenton & his orchestra is an album (one of the most influential Latin jazz large-ensemble recordings of all time), recorded on May 22–24, 1956 and releaseed...

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Wes Montgomery records ‘Bumpin” for Verve (1965)

Wes Montgomery's 'Bumpin'' is his thirteenth album recorded on March 16, May 18, 19 & 20, 1965 and released the same year by Verve.Track Listing : 1.Bumpin' (Wes Montgomery) -...

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Happy Birthday Taj Mahal. ‘Senor Mahal’

This day (May 17, 1942), in Harlem, New York, is born Henry Saint Clair Fredericks a.k.a Taj Mahal, an American blues musician.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Keb’ Mo’ – She...

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We Remember Hank Jones. ‘So Long Mr. Jones’

This day (May 16, 2010), in Manhattan, New York, died Hank Jones, an American jazz pianist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Round Midnight (2010) 2 . Nica’S Dream (2008) 3...

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

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Stevie Ray Vaughan, Pink Martini, Steely Dan, Burial, Run–D.M.C., Wilco, Squeeze, Supergrass, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus, Max Roach, Missy Elliott...

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We Remember B.B. King. ‘Long Lived The King’

This day (May 14, 2015), in Las Vegas, died Riley B. King a.k.a. B.B. King (B.B. short for Blues Boy), an American blues guitarist and singer.Tracklist : 1 . In...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°156 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Undertones, Metallica, The Cure, Madness, The Damned, Kingdom Come, The Bangles, Bauhaus, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Morrissey, Spandau Ballet, Trans~X? Take our...

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Arturo Sandoval releases ‘Trumpet Evolution’ (2003)

Arturo Sandoval's 'Trumpet Evolution' is an album ('a journey through the great trumpeters from jazz's and orchestral music's past') released on May 6, 2003 by Crescent Moon/Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Dipper...

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Blue Note publish Joe Lovano’s ‘I’m All For You,’ a ballads album recorded with Hank Jones (2004)

Joe Lovano's 'I'm All For You' is a ballads album recorded with Hank Jones, George Mraz and Paul Motian and released on May 4, 2004 by Blue Note.Track Listing :...

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This week In Jazz Legends 18/52

Miles Davis, Gill Evans, Dexter Gordon, Wes Montgomery, Martial Solal, Johnny Griffin, Charles Mingus, Gerry Mulligan, Hank Jones, Joe Lovano, Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval, Elvin Jones, Joshua Redman, Herbie Hancock,...

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Michael Bublé releases ‘Call Me Irresponsible,’ his fifth album (2007)

Michael Bublé's 'Call Me Irresponsible' is his fifth studio album released on May 1, 2007 by 143 Records., Track Listing : 1.The Best Is Yet To Come (Cy Coleman, Carolyn...

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Happy Birthday Willie Nelson. ‘Simple Nelson’

This day (April 29, 1933), in Abbott, Texas, U.S., is born Willie Hugh Nelson a.k.a Willie Nelson, American singer, songwriter and activistTracklist : 1 . Hello Walls 2 . Mr....

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This Week New Music Videos (Veterans & Superstars) – N°448

52 . Laufey - Santa Baby Date Added : Nov 2,202451 . Gino Vannelli - Keep On WalkingDate Added : Nov 2,202450 . Extreme - Small Town Beautiful Date Added...

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This Week New Music Videos (Veterans Only) – N°413

53 . Bright Eyes - Bells And Whistles Date Added : Jun 26,202452 . Paul Weller - Flying Fish Date Added : Jun 26,202451 . Kim Gordon - ECRP Date...

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Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°438

50 . Partynextdoor - R E A L W O M A N Date Added : Mar 21,202449 . Fivio Foreign & Sheff G - Waiting Date Added : Mar...

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This Week New Music Videos (louder) – N°379

52 . Nia Archives - Silence Is Loud Date Added : févr 20, 2024 51 . AnDy Darling - Never Enough Date Added : févr 20, 2024 50 . Shireen...

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Benny Goodman In Japan

Benny Goodman came to Japan three times to perform in concert. In 1957 (or is it 1956?) sponsored by the U.S. State Department / ANTA and with a big band,...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°559 – New Music Videos

Andrew Spencer, Little Big, Solardo & Idris Elba, D.O.D, Romy, Diplo, Atarashii Gakko!, Priyanka, Gus Dapperton, NMIXX, Jax Jones, N-Dubz, D.T.E, Alex Gaudino, Olivia Lunny, Dawn Richard, R3HAB, Oliver Heldens,...

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Satchmo Loves Company

Louis Armstrong's exuberant and gravelly voice happened to be the perfect match with the mellifluous or crooning voices of his contemporaries. His blasting trumpet, the perfect contrast with the pianist.Who...

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