We remember Chet Baker. ‘Chet After Chet’
This day (May 13, 1988), in Amsterdam, Netherlands, died Chesney Henry Baker, Jr. a.k.a Chet Baker, an American jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist and singer. (more…)
This week In One-Off Collaborations 19/52
Snoop Dogg & Charlie Wilson, Rick James & The Temptations, Steve Winwood & Stevie Wonder, Carole King & James Taylor, Fergie & Debbie Harry, Bono & Kylie Minogue, Eric Burdon & War, Madonna & Anthony Kiedis, Sheryl Crow & Lyle Lovett, Ben Harper & Ellen Harper, Van Morrison & Chet Baker, Pat Metheny & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Happy Birthday Barbra Streisand. ‘Her Name Is Barbra’
This day (April 24, 1942), in Brooklyn, New York, is born Barbra Joan Streisand a.k.a Barbra Streisand, an American singer, actress, writer, film producer and director. (more…)
This week In Singing Ladies 14/52
Agnetha Fältskog, Sheryl Crow, Beth Hart, Jill Scott, Cassandra Wilson, Julie Andrews, Brandi Carlile, Cesária Evora, Céline Dion, Joan Baez & Judy Collins, Sarah Vaughan, Dolly Parton Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris
This week In Soul Artists 14/52
En Vogue, Jill Scott, Faith Evans, Al Green, Donny Hathaway, Gregory Porter, Sarah Vaughan, Ziggy Marley, Rick James, The Temptations, James Brown, Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye
We remember Sarah Vaughan. ‘Define The Divine’
This day (April 3, 1990), in Hidden Hills, California, died Sarah Lois Vaughan a.k.a. Sarah Vaughan, an American singer, nicknamed ‘Sailor Sassy’ and ‘The Divine One’
VIDEO DIGEST
Tracklist :
1 . George Gershwin Medley
2 . On A Clear Day (1990)
3 . Round Midnight (1987)
4 . Chelsea Bridge (1983)
5 . Send In The Clowns (1981)
6 . Once In A While ( 1978)
7 . w/ Bill Bailey – Won’T You Please Come Home (1964)
8 . Lover Man & September In The Rain (1958)
9 . w/ Wilson Simonal – Oh Happy Day
10 . Live From Monterey (1984)
Tracklist :
Summertime . Lullaby Of Birdland . Misty . Lover Man . Whatever Lola Wants . Embraceable You . Black Coffee . September Song . Stormy Weather . Body And Soul .
Sarah Vaughan records with the Count Basie Orchestra, ‘Send in the Clowns’ an album for Pablo (1981)
Sarah Vaughan‘s ‘Send in the Clowns’ is a studio album recorded on February 16, 17 & May 16, 1981 with the Count Basie Orchestra and released the same year by Pablo.
This week In Singing Ladies 07/52
Sarah Vaughan’s "Send In The Clowns," from her 1981 album, highlights her vocal depth, turning Sondheim’s poignant lyrics into an intimate experience. Katie Melua’s "Spider’s Web" blends subtle guitar work and orchestral flourishes to examine moral ambiguity, while Brandi Carlile’s "Before It Breaks" presents a raw, restrained emotional journey with contributions from Rick Rubin and the Hanseroth brothers.
Jennifer Rush’s "The Power of Love" stands as a power ballad classic, marked by its global chart-topping success, whereas Heart’s "Magic Man" fuses personal storytelling with 1970s rock drama. The Tedeschi Trucks Band’s "Signs, High Times" opens their 2019 album on a groove-filled, bluesy note, showcasing Derek Trucks’ slide guitar and Susan Tedeschi’s commanding vocals. Each track brings its unique stamp to their respective albums.
Dianne Reeves releases ‘The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan’ produced by George Duke (2001)
Dianne Reeves‘ ‘The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan‘ is a studio album produced by George Duke and released on February 13, 2001 by Blue Note.
Barbra Streisand records her fifth live album in Las Vegas : ‘Timeless: Live in Concert’ (1999)
Barbra Streisand‘s ‘Timeless: Live in Concert’ is her fifth live album recorded on December 31, 1999 – January 1, 2000 in Las Vegas, Nevada and released on September 19, 2000 by Columbia.
Bryan Ferry releases his fifteenth album : ‘Avonmore ‘ (2014)
Bryan Ferry‘s ‘Avonmore ‘ is his fifteenth studio album released on November 17, 2014 by Bmg Rights Management.
Columbia publish Barbra Streisand’s twenty-fourth album : ‘The Broadway Album’ (1985)
Barbra Streisand‘s ‘The Broadway Album’ is her twenty-fourth studio album released on November 5, 1985 by Columbia.
Singing (or Playing) With Van Morrison
Chet Baker, Cliff Richard, Bob Dylan , Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Jeff Beck, Mark Knopfler, The Chieftains, Candy Dulfer, John Lee Hooker, Them, The Band, Michael Bublé
Frank Sinatra records ‘Ol’ Blue Eyes Is Back’ with conductors Gordon Jenkins and Don Costa (1973)
Frank Sinatra‘s ‘Ol’ Blue Eyes Is Back’ is an album recorded on June 4 and August 20, 1973 and released in October 1973 by Reprise.