Song of the Day: Oscar Brown Jr. “Work Song”
The multitalented Oscar Brown Jr. delivers an energetic vocalese read of the jazz standard "Work Song". One to get you through your week. The post Song of the Day: Oscar Brown Jr. “Work Song” appeared...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Aquarium Rescue Unit “Yield Not to Temptation”
Atlanta music scene legend Col. Bruce Hampton and his Aquarium Rescue Unit deliver a stirring take on a Bobby Bland classic. The post Song of the Day: Aquarium Rescue Unit “Yield Not to Temptation”...
View ArticleSong of the Day: The Cinematic Orchestra “A Caged Bird/Imitations of Life...
The Cinematic Orchestra are among the vanguard of artists working towards and crafting out their own worlds within jazz. The post Song of the Day: The Cinematic Orchestra “A Caged Bird/Imitations of...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Michel Legrand (1932-2019) “The Windmills Of Your Mind”
Today we remember the great French composer, Michel Legrand, who sadly passed away over the weekend at the age of 86. The post Song of the Day: Michel Legrand (1932-2019) “The Windmills Of Your Mind”...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Magnum “Evolution”
"Evolution" is a blistering Latin/ funk/ jazz track from obscure Southern California band, Magnum's first and only release. The post Song of the Day: Magnum “Evolution” appeared first on DJ D-Mac &...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Wes Montgomery “Four On Six”
"Four On Six" is a virtuoso jazz composition and performance by the always impeccable jazz guitarist, Wes Montgomery. The post Song of the Day: Wes Montgomery “Four On Six” appeared first on DJ D-Mac...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Mulatu Astatke “Mulatu”
"Mulatu" is a stirring, swirling and dreamy masterpiece by the father of Ethiopian jazz, the great Mulatu Astatke. The post Song of the Day: Mulatu Astatke “Mulatu” appeared first on DJ D-Mac &...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Roy Budd “Get Carter Main Theme”
Roy Budd's jazzy title credits for Mike Hodges' gritty 1971 English crime film, 'Get Carter' is one of the great film themes. The post Song of the Day: Roy Budd “Get Carter Main Theme” appeared first...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Fred Foss (1949-2019) “The North Star”
Today we remember Washington, DC Jazz scene legend and saxophonist, Fred Foss, who sadly passed away last week. at the age of 70 The post Song of the Day: Fred Foss (1949-2019) “The North Star”...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Roy Ayers “Unchain My Heart”
Roy Ayers' rollicking jazz read of Ray Charles' 1964 R&B hit "Unchain My Heart" is a brilliant extended take on the song. The post Song of the Day: Roy Ayers “Unchain My Heart” appeared first on DJ...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Nina Simone “Funkier Than A Mosquito’s Tweeter”
"Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter" found the great jazz singer, Nina Simone, making an impressive foray into funk. The post Song of the Day: Nina Simone “Funkier Than A Mosquito’s Tweeter” appeared...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Okay Temiz “Denizaltı Rüzgarları”
"Denizaltı Rüzgarları" is an eerie funk/ psych/ jazz single that sprung from the mind of Turkish percussionist, Okay Temiz. The post Song of the Day: Okay Temiz “Denizaltı Rüzgarları” appeared first on...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Louis Cole “F it Up”
Louis Cole is jamming out at someone's house and it sure is funky. The post Song of the Day: Louis Cole “F it Up” appeared first on DJ D-Mac & Associates.
View ArticleSong of the Day: Gene Ammons “My Foolish Heart”
Gene Ammons' gorgeous read of the ballad "My Foolish Heart" sees the great tenor man expressing himself intimately through his horn. The post Song of the Day: Gene Ammons “My Foolish Heart” appeared...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Gabor Szabo “Mizrab”
Hungarian-born jazz guitarist, Gabor Szabo digs deep with this psychedelic read on his own composition, "Mizrab". The post Song of the Day: Gabor Szabo “Mizrab” appeared first on DJ D-Mac &...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Outkast “So Fresh, So Clean (Altered Tapes Remix)”
Altered Tapes offer up a dancehall-flavored remix of the Outkast classic "So Fresh, So Clean." The post Song of the Day: Outkast “So Fresh, So Clean (Altered Tapes Remix)” appeared first on DJ D-Mac...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Dizzy Gillespie “School Days”
Dizzy Gillespie's big band and scat sung read on the nursery rhyme, "School Days" transcends the humble origins of the piece. The post Song of the Day: Dizzy Gillespie “School Days” appeared first on...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Larry Young “Majestic Soul”
"Majestic Soul" is a great cut from the gone-too-soon jazz organist, Larry Young, that merges soul jazz with the avant-garde. The post Song of the Day: Larry Young “Majestic Soul” appeared first on DJ...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Amancio D’Silva “Ganges”
Indian guitarist Amancio D'Silva fearlessly leads a progressive combo that digs deep in both the jazz and Indian music traditions. The post Song of the Day: Amancio D’Silva “Ganges” appeared first on...
View ArticleSong of the Day: Ornette Coleman “Voice Poetry”
"Voice Poetry" catches Ornette Coleman at a point in which he again stepped up and pushed jazz music in a bold, unexpected new direction. The post Song of the Day: Ornette Coleman “Voice Poetry”...
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