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115: Astor Piazzolla, “Tango: Zero Hour”
A mind-popping marriage of virtuosity, passion, and precision.
Continue reading...193: The Band, ‘Rockin’ Chair’
Robbie Robertson has gone to that Happy Hunting Ground in the sky, so it’s only proper we pay our great respects.
Robbie was the leader of a leaderless collective till things went South and his ego took him to LA. But undeniable credit is due to him for some of the finest, most definitive music of our times.
268: Damien Rice, ‘The Blower’s Daughter’ (Natalie Portman’s Aunt)
This week we’re talking about aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews, and why Leslie Stevens will always be the most beautiful girl in the world.
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...112: James Taylor, ‘Yesterday’
No mere cover–James’ treatment is more convincing than Paul’s.
Continue reading...082: Dion DiMucci, ‘Sit Down Old Friend’
Dion’s turning 84. A living legend, a paragon of courage and swag.
Continue reading...308: Jakob Bro w. Lee Konitz, Bill Frisell, Paul Motian, ‘Evening Song’
3 wrinkled legends meet a chill young Dane. Music to think by.
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