Monthly Archives: May 2012

Playlist – 5/14/12

Jan Garbarek, “I Took Up the Runes” (1990, ECM). Kind of Nordic/Brazilian world music. Miles Davis Quintet, “Freedom Jazz Dance” from Miles Smiles (1966, Columbia). The Leaders, “Mudfoot” from the 1986 album of the same name by group including Arthur … Continue reading

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Playlist – 5/7/12

Cal Tjader, “Cubano Chant” from Cal Tjader’s Latin Concert (Fantasy, 1958). The leader on vibes with Vince Guaraldi (who did the “Peanuts” TV music) and Mongo Santamaria on congas. Dave Holland Quintet, “Global Citizen” from Not for Nothin’ (ECM, 2001). … Continue reading

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Playlist – 4/3012

Don Pullen-George Adams Quartet – “Mr. Smoothie” from Breakthrough (Blue Note, 1986). Group of former Mingus sidemen, along with Dannie Richmond on drums, had considerable success in the 80s combining catchy vamps and bursts of atonal sax and piano. Joanne … Continue reading

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