War: Smile Happy Smile Happy on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqY27mEHK5g https://open.spotify.com/track/5HqL8SZ8e24v7IBIGBxiHF?si=d32ca81ec9f24e73 Sunday is jazz day. Continuing my focus on the music of 1975, today’s song is by War. They were best known for their R&B classics, such as "Cisco Kid," "Low Rider," and "Why Can't We Be Friends," but War were also an incredible jazz … Continue reading Song of the Day: February 16, 2025
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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: September 1, 2024
Candid Antics: Steel Pocket Steel Pocket on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC_BkKTM1-w https://open.spotify.com/track/3kChk8r7DSPLN4MVHQelXp?si=88e6aad12cc642fe Sunday is jazz day. Candid Antics (formerly known as Pocket Watch) are a Grand Rapids based 6 piece jazz-fusion band. Sounds Like Music is their debut album and was released on August 3. They remind me of Snarky Puppy, and that is a … Continue reading Song of the Day: September 1, 2024
Song of the Day: August 4, 2024
Olli Ahvenlahti: Paint It Blue Paint It Blue on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaxXh8iDtqw&list=OLAK5uy_nNjwl_KYRP0QOIcQHNQGNYphCGV3HO2aY&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/0o5TqLCM8VoKMZId4l8BpY?si=1167823733bb42b2 Sunday is jazz day. Today's selection is from the new album by Finnish musician Olli Ahvenlahti. Mirror Mirror is a collection of jazz fusion that runs from smooth slow jams to upbeat funk. "Paint It Blue" is the funkiest cut on … Continue reading Song of the Day: August 4, 2024
Song of the Day: July 14, 2024
Spyro Gyra: Havana Moonlight Havana Moonlight on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u41N1OWn5V4&list=OLAK5uy_nwWsd5WNE46f9tO0l5yD84vVsVEm2NwWc&index=3 https://open.spotify.com/track/5IahogkS4ogfsdmZRyk3Mg?si=f55f17c0fd754aa8 Sunday is jazz day! Continuing my focus on the music of 1999, today's selection is by smooth jazz fusion masters Spyro Gyra. The group's 21st album, Got The Magic, is basic smooth jazz and "Havana Moonlight" is the album's standout track. I'm the … Continue reading Song of the Day: July 14, 2024
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