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Ray Charles records in New-York ‘The Genius of Ray Charles’ (1959)

'The Genius of Ray Charles' is his sixth studio album mixing big band songs with string-backed ballads, recorded on May 6 and June 23, 1959 and released in October 1959...

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Nonesuch publish Joshua Redman’s fourteenth album : ‘Walking Shadows’ (2013)

Joshua Redman's 'Walking Shadows' is his fourteenth album recorded with a large symphonic ensemble and released on May 6, 2013 by Nonesuch.Track Listing : 1.The Folks Who Live On The...

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Happy Birthday to Ron Carter. ‘Beau Ron’

This day (May 4, 1937), in Ferndale, Michigan, is born Ron Carter, an American jazz double-bassist. Tracklist : 1 . w/ Al Foster & Eli Degibri – United Blues (2019)...

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J. J. Cale releases ‘Okie,’ his third album recorded in Nashville (1974)

J. J. Cale's 'Okie' is his third album recorded mostly in Nashville and released on April 30, 1974 by A&M / ShelterTrack Listing : 1.Crying (J. J. Cale) - 02:35...

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We remember Muddy Waters. ‘Still Waters’

This day (April 30, 1983), in Westmont, Illinois, died McKinley Morganfield a.k.a. Muddy Waters, an American blues musician.Tracklist : 1 . Manish Boy 2 . w/ Rolling Stones – Champagne...

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Me:nu Du Jour Apr.29 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Eurythmics, Temptations, Funkadelic, Drake, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Divine Comedy, Snarky Puppy, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Toots Thielemans, Bill Frisell, Wayne Shorter...

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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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Lou Reed finishes the recording of ‘Sally Can’t Dance,’ his fourth solo album (1974)

Lou Reed's 'Sally Can't Dance' is his fourth solo album recorded between March 18 and April 26, 1974 and released in August 1974 by RCA.Track Listing : 1.Ride Sally Ride...

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Slash Records publish X’s debut album Los Angeles produced by Ray Manzarek (1980)

X's 'Los Angeles' is their debut studio album produced by Ray Manzarek and released on April 26, 1980 by Slash Records. Track Listing : 1.Your Phone'S Off The Hook, But...

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Sarah Vaughan records ‘How Long Has This Been Going On?’ with Oscar Peterson quartet (1978)

Sarah Vaughan's 'How Long Has This Been Going On?' is a studio album recorded on April 25, 1978 with a quartet led by Oscar Peterson and released the same year...

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The Rolling Stones release their ninth album : ‘Sticky Fingers’ featuring ‘Brown Sugar’ (1971)

The The Rolling Stones' 'Sticky Fingers' feat. 'Brown Sugar' is their ninth British studio album produced by Jimmy Miller and released on April 23, 1971 by The Rolling Stones Records.Track...

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The Rolling Stones release their thirteenth album : ‘Black and Blue’ featuring ‘Hot Stuff’ (1976)

The The Rolling Stones' 'Black and Blue' feat. 'Hot Stuff' is their thirteenth studio album released on April 23, 1976 by The Rolling Stones Records.Track Listing : 1.Hot Stuff (Mick...

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Columbia publish Nas debut album : ‘Illmatic’ (1994)

Nas 'Illmatic' is his debut studio album released on April 19, 1994 by Columbia RecordsTrack Listing : 1.The Genesis (Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones, F. Braithwaite) - 01:45 . [Samples...

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Me:nu Du Jour Apr.18 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Lou Reed, Elliott Smith, Jean-Luc Ponty, Esperanza Spalding, Sammy Davis Jr., Michel Petrucciani, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Count Basie, Nick Cave, Pulp We Celebrate Madeleine...

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On Web TV today, ‘One World: Together At Home’ with Lady Gaga and more than fifty artists (2020)

April 18, 2020 - Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Lizzo, Kacey Musgraves, Elton John, Maluma, J Lo, Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello & Shawn Mendes, Keith Urban, Eddie Vedder, Sam Smith, Stevie...

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Atlantic release Jean-Luc Ponty’s ‘Live’ recorded while on his US tour (1979)

Jean-Luc Ponty's 'Live' is a live album recorded during December 1978 while on tour in the US and released on April 18, 1979 by Atlantic.Track Listing : 1.Aurora, Pt. 1...

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Me:nu Du Jour Apr.17 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Eagles, A Tribe Called Quest, Chic, Paul McCartney, Pixies, Muddy Waters, Jackie McLean, Dee Dee Bridgewater We Celebrate Chris Barber, Han Bennink, Chavela Vargas...

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Happy Birthday Herbie Hancock

This day (April 12, 1940 ), in Chicago, Illinois, is born Herbert Jeffrey Herbie Hancock, an American pianist, keyboardist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Actual Proof (Austin City Limits) 2...

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DJM release ‘Elton John, ‘ his self-titled second album featuring ‘Your Song’ (1970)

'Elton John' is his second album (including the hit "Your Song") released on April 10, 1970 by DJM.Track Listing : 1.Your Song (Elton John, Bernie Taupin) - 04:02 . 2.I...

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Happy Birthday Steve Gadd. ‘He Is So Gadd’

This day (April 9, 1945), in Irondequoit, New York, is born Steve Gadd, an American session and studio drummer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Hermine Deurloo (2020) 2 . w/ Blicher...

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