A mad genius vocal arranger, a virtuoso vocalist and an vocal orchestra combine for a unique improvised a cappella concerto.
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169: The Mills Brothers, ‘Jungle Fever’
“No musical instruments or mechanical devices used on this recording other than one guitar.”
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012: Arvo Pärt, ‘De profundis’
Tintinnabulous triads, a pre-Yom Kippur pause for reflection.
Continue reading...105: The Boswell Sisters, ‘Crazy People’
The Boswell Sisters had 20 hits in the early 1930s, and are arguably THE best vocal jazz group ever. Their 3-part harmonies are tighter than Aunt Bertha’s girdle. An education and a delight, 90 years on.
Continue reading...273: The Necks, ‘Sex’
Jeff’s Top Ten from the last fortnight–surprises, non-surprises, and Rachael Price going ‘Ooh-ooh–ooh’.
Continue reading...236: Jacob Collier, ‘Hideaway’
If you ever want to know what’s new in music, check out what Jacob Collier’s been doing for the previous couple of months.
Continue reading...061: The Doobie Brothers, ‘What a Fool Believes’
A hopelessly happy jaunt into the 1970s– the sappy grin on the face of lead guitarist, the come-on smile of the backup chick singer gives Michael McDonald, the ‘Oh, I really am cool and hot and couldn’t be enjoying myself more’ look he returns; the illogical, off-the-beat smash of the cymbal on ‘Anybody else would sure-LY know’, the loopy little calliope adornment – every element perfectly enmeshing to form a tapestry of fun-k. And a painfully familiar, seldom-told story. And a crazily cool Italian a cappella version you’ve never heard. Whooo!
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