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This week In Jazz Legends 04/52

Wes Montgomery’s “West Coast Blues” showcases his inventive thumb-picked technique and octave work, supported by Tommy Flanagan’s piano and Percy Heath’s bass, while Benny Golson’s take on “Take The A Train” blends respect for tradition with a fresh swing. Freddie Hubbard’s “Red Clay” leans into groovy jazz fusion, anchored by Ron Carter’s bass and Herbie Hancock’s electric piano. Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s “Seasons” packs layered improvisations, balancing chaos and thoughtfulness, while Joe Lovano’s “Sounds of Joy” offers playful unpredictability within a minimalist trio. Sonny Rollins’ “Alfie’s Theme” merges cinematic flair with jazz brilliance, and Lenny White’s “Wolfbane” grooves through controlled fusion. Michael Brecker’s “Broadband” bursts with layered orchestral energy, while the SFJAZZ Collective reinvents Chick Corea’s “Spain” with ensemble-driven precision. Finally, Chick Corea and Gary Burton’s “Rhumbata” highlights their seamless duo chemistry with understated charm.

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°103 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Mantronix’s “Got to Have Your Love” blends R&B with house, a shift from their early electro-hip-hop, peaking at #4 on the UK chart. Prince’s hypnotic “Automatic” from *1999* punctuates love’s complexity with icy synths and falsetto sharpness. Seal’s “Crazy” fuses electronic smoothness with global themes, remaining timeless. Arrested Development’s “Revolution” exudes urgency with activist energy, tied to Spike Lee’s *Malcolm X*. Beyoncé’s “Listen” balances cinematic power and personal resolve, while Gravediggaz’s “The Night the Earth Cried” tackles environmental decay through their signature introspection. Shalamar’s “Tossing, Turning and Swinging” encapsulates disco’s shimmering grooves, and Martine Girault’s “Revival” layers silky acid jazz with understated charm.? Take our 12-track quiz.

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 03/52

AC/DC’s fiery “That’s the Way I Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll” captures raw energy with relentless riffing, while Iron Maiden’s “Wrathchild” channels early punk-metal grit through snarling guitars. Faith No More’s experimental “The Crab Song” blends funk, metal, and melancholy, while Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” races forward with Randy Rhoads’ iconic guitar work. Metallica’s pounding “Sad But True” lumbers with drop-tuned menace, and Guns N’ Roses’ poignant “Civil War” critiques humanity’s conflicts with stark lyricism and a building intensity. Deftones’ visceral “Engine No. 9” erupts with abrasive riffs and unhinged vocals, Korn’s “Did My Time” seethes with nu-metal anguish, and KISS powers up with the glam anthem “Heaven’s On Fire.” Each track, unique in tone, showcases its band’s defining traits while charging headfirst into unforgettable moments.

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Me:nu Du Jour January 19 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Parliament, Bee Gees, Frank Zappa, Lou Reed, Ella Fitzgerald, Art Pepper, Charles Mingus We Celebrate Wilson Pickett, Elis Regina, Dolly Parton, Janis Joplin, Carl…

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

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Tower of Power, AC/DC, Bryan Adams, Warren Zevon, The Pogues, Jean-Luc Ponty, Anita O”Day, John McLaughlin We Celebrate Glenn Frey, Jonathan Davis, Korn, David…

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°99 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

MC Hammer’s “Pray” blends gospel exuberance with pop-rap accessibility, hammering the word “pray” into listeners 147 times atop a Prince sample, while Nas’s “Street Dreams” turns gritty ambition into cinematic storytelling. LL Cool J’s “Hey Lover,” with Boyz II Men, weaves longing into smooth nostalgia, and Barry White’s “Practice What You Preach” marries sensuality with sincerity in a late-career triumph.

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This week In Jazz Legends 03/52

Gerry Mulligan’s breezy “Out Back of the Barn” pairs his warm baritone sax with Ben Webster’s swinging tenor for a relaxed cool jazz charm. Herbie Hancock’s “Air Dancing” thrives on live spontaneity with Buster Williams and Al Foster, while Miles Davis’s funk-tinged “Jean-Pierre” captures his 1981 comeback’s raw tension. Ornette Coleman’s “Turnaround” bends blues traditions, inspiring fresh takes like Dave Liebman’s funkier spin. Jean-Luc Ponty’s “Final Truth” blends ‘80s jazz fusion with polished synth textures, and Billy Cobham’s gritty “Brick Chicken” bridges fusion and funk with outright precision. “Sorceress” from Return to Forever storms through jazz-rock-funk elements, and Jason Moran reimagines “Fire Waltz” with sharp rhythmic twists. Eliane Elias infuses “Waltz for Debby” with Brazilian flair, Luka Loueke fuses jazz with African grooves on “Jumps The Blues,” and Charlie Hunter’s playful “St. Louis Blues” merges tradition with technical reinvention. Finally, Nels Cline and Fred Frith’s experimental guitar sessions ignite chaos and texture beyond convention.

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