Fela Kuti: Expensive Shit Expensive Shit on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB76UI8MtB8 https://open.spotify.com/track/2yBjFF19OmukrC7deP7LfZ?si=3d30fa0e01494d4c Sunday is jazz day. Continuing my focus on the music of 1975, today’s song is an Afrobeat classic by Fela Kuti. Kuti developed Afrobeat by combining Western jazz with funk and traditional African music. The title track to his album Expensive Shit tells … Continue reading Song of the Day: February 9, 2025
Tag: Intro to Jazz
Song of the Day: February 2, 2025
Wayne Shorter: Ponte de Areia Ponte de Areia on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFPIB4rFPIA https://open.spotify.com/track/2SU21YLdwyTnqJpS7Jc3lD?si=8b44934d97b74a7f Continuing my focus on the music of 1975, today’s song is from one of the most influential jazz albums of the year, by one of the most influential jazz artists of all time. Wayne Shorter's release Native Dancer fused jazz with … Continue reading Song of the Day: February 2, 2025
Song of the Day: January 19, 2025
The Miles Davis Quintet: Doxy Doxy on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpueyrkcMyQ https://open.spotify.com/track/3vZIYc2V9Ql80jWI2ZApEC?si=5baa9da553a94d75 Sunday is jazz day, and today's post is part of my Intro to Jazz series. Once you get a basic understanding of jazz, and hopefully realize that the Faux household's belief that Jazz is Life! is true😉, it is time to go see … Continue reading Song of the Day: January 19, 2025
Song of the Day: December 15, 2024
Hector Lavoe, Willie Colon, and Yomo Toro: Aires de Navidad Aires de Navidad on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHzbDUBZJFo https://open.spotify.com/track/0LdlVrH3R9PCfaVNNVANgl?si=bbce8d5e92d04b11 Sunday is jazz day and this is a Holiday edition. If you didn't look at the album cover, you may not realize that this is holiday music. Asalto Navideno was released in 1971, with Volume 2 … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 15, 2024
Song of the Day: December 8, 2024
Warren Wolf: Skating Skating on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prhdl43vi2U https://open.spotify.com/track/2S9QQHRkyKDbr2O8tVNUXj?si=a723e0031d374885 Sunday is jazz day and this is a Holiday edition. If you know my jazz posts, you know that I love songs that feature the vibraphone. One of the most important vibe players recording today is Warren Wolf. You can check out my post from … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 8, 2024
Song of the Day: December 1, 2024
Oscar Peterson: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7abaFPt6zz0&list=OLAK5uy_nlDM6y1GyAQiVSmbDCGmEwx4ohMYchoIk&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/4g4CiZQyCf9Mt1CfPIiD3M?si=1822d4695bcb4f9f Sunday is jazz day and this is a Holiday edition. Holiday jazz tunes are often the only jazz that some will hear all year. There is certainly no shortage of options when selecting a Holiday jazz tune, … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 1, 2024
Song of the Day: November 3, 2024
Modern Jazz Quartet: Bags' Groove Bags' Groove on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=732sJrwbKcA&list=OLAK5uy_k3cjWi6poIFEuohiG4Mo7b8RAc2W3SvWA&index=22 https://open.spotify.com/track/5eqZiz1BrjqiHWW0l3GewL?si=a95fd92f93ff41df Sunday is jazz day here at the Radio Faux Show. Today's post continues my weekly Intro to Jazz concept. If you love jazz, I hope you find something of interest each Sunday. If you are scared of jazz or think that you … Continue reading Song of the Day: November 3, 2024
Song of the Day: October 27, 2024
Chet Baker: My Funny Valentine My Funny Valentine on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni9Cp9mOOOg https://open.spotify.com/track/4l9hml2UCnxoNI3yCdL1BW?si=96f91c93423a42e5 Sunday is jazz day here at the Radio Faux Show. Today's post continues my weekly Intro to Jazz concept. If you love jazz, I hope you find something of interest each Sunday. If you are scared of jazz or think that … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 27, 2024
Song of the Day: October 20, 2024
Cannonball Adderley: Autumn Leaves Autumn Leaves on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpB7-8SGlJ0&list=OLAK5uy_lSTZ6djuLxsJ-GvHQAQRunrQj776X2J6U&index=1ube.com/watch?v=CAy-RxquZPku0026amp;list=OLAK5uy_luMuaPSpYKSBofaFgeafeRWjwqyM41OtMu0026amp;index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/0X5DcGkbxCXSadgj01ZXd7?si=e3b1c9ad99a949e9 Sunday is jazz day here at the Radio Faux Show, and I am going to start providing these Sunday jazz posts in a new way. Since I started the Faux Show, my primary goal has been to educate about the music I love. … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 20, 2024
Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 5: Intro To Jazz (The Horns)
The Horns The first three shows in this series have explained the basic structure of a jazz tune, introduced the concept of standards, and discussed the importance of the rhythm section in a jazz group. This week’s show is focused on horns and will wrap up what is now a two-part show about the main … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 5: Intro To Jazz (The Horns)
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