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This week, Christopher Long once again gets hoodwinked by his principal “dealer.” As a result, he scores a fabulous fix —an original vinyl pressing of Nancy’s Greatest Hits, the 1970 compilation LP from Nancy Sinatra — for just six bucks!
This week, Christopher Long recounts the time he was blessed with a bounty of beautiful vintage LPs from a wonderful bygone era — a massive haul that included the instant crown jewel of his classic crooner collection: an original 1958 mono pressing of Tony’s Greatest Hits. And he got it ALL for FREE!
Ernie in Kovacsland, Josh Mills, Ben Model, and Pat Thomas’s terrific testament to the memory the TV comedy visionary Ernie Kovacs, gets extra kudos from Phil Bailey.
Watertown (Reprise). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Wintertime. Review by Stacey Zering.
Rock Bottom Rhapsody (New West Records). Review by Jeremy Glazier.
Easy to Buy, Hard To Sell (J&R Adventures). Review by Michelle Wilson.
Songs I Can’t Live Without (TallGirl Records). Review by James Mann.
The multi-instrumentalist opens up on influences that shaped his The Griot Swings the Classics.
A Sentimental Education (Double Feature Records). Review by James Mann.
Where does the time go? Contributing writer Christopher Long reflects on his first decade with Ink 19.
Shadows in the Night (Columbia Records). Review by James Mann.
A Tribute to Nilsson Volume 1 (Royal Potato Family). Review by James Mann.
Lest Melbourne lag behind the trendsetters, Open Mike’s hosts a variety of swell weekly open-mic events. Rose Petralia sat in on a Jazz Jam, but she had beer, not wine.
As Time Goes By: Great American Songbook Classics (Concord Music Group). Review by Carl F Gauze.
The Best of the Improv Recordings (Concord). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Carl F Gauze slobbers over the juicy details of a rock star groupie’s Mad Men and LSD days.
Best of Vegas (Concord Records). Review by Al Pergande.
| _My Son the Folk Singer | My Son the Celebrity | My Son the Nut | For Swinging Livers Only!_ (Collector’s Choice Music). Review by Carl F Gauze. |
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.