Category Archives: Music

Music Du Jour: Vince Guaraldi’s “Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus”

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I’ve been exploring West Coast cool jazz and bossa nova a lot the past couple of months. This is one my favorites so far. You can listen to it here.

Posted in Music | Tagged Black Orpheus, jazz, Vince Guaraldi, West coast cool | 1 Comment

L.A. Girls, Seven Ways

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Yes, I realize that half of these titles refer to “California,” but let’s not be pedantic about it — the songwriters are clearly referring to L.A., not San Francisco or Bakersfield.

Posted in Music, Sex | Tagged David Lee Roth, Gretchen Wilson, Katy Perry, The Beach Boys, The Doors, The Magnetic Fields, Weezer | 2 Comments

Juxtaposin’: Two Waltzes

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

Posted in Music | Tagged Dmitri Shostakovich, Elliott Smith | 1 Comment

Curation: Van Morrison

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Did you notice the other day that Van Morrison received a Knighthood? As someone who has spent countless hours being charmed and transported by his music — Sir Van has been to me what Bob Dylan has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Performers | Tagged concerts, Music, van morrison | 6 Comments

Quote Du Jour: Silly Love Songs

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: During the nineteen seventies, when I was writing rock criticism and pop songs, and playing music, I used to wonder why there were so many love songs. More specifically, I wondered why ninety percent of the pop songs … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Dave Hickey, love songs, pop music | 1 Comment

Juxtaposin’: Housework

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Movies, Music, Performers | Tagged american hustle, Ann-Margret, David O. Russell, George Sidney, Jennifer Lawrence, Juxtaposin', live and let die, Musicals, Viva Las Vegas, wings | Leave a comment

Music for a Political Blizzard

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: WUR, the songs you like to hear. If you want real good plain old fashioned blizzard music, Blowhard Esq. is spinning a nice track on his show. Baby, it’s cold outside. Here, it’s Politics Saturday and this goes … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Politics and Economics | Tagged Bernie Sanders, Political Ads, Sixties | 12 Comments

Music for a Blizzard

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As this delicate, SoCal-born-and-raised boy endures his first East Coast blizzard, I’ve been forced to retreat to my Happy Place. “Getz/Gilberto,” which lives up to its reputation — the album is sly, seductive, and transporting — can … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Performers | Tagged Antonio Carlos Jobim, Astrud Gilberto, bossa nova, jazz, João Gilberto, Stan Getz | 2 Comments

“Janis: Little Girl Blue”

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Even though my wife and I have watched a few other docs about Janis Joplin — many of the sources, interviewees and anecdotes here were awfully familiar to us — we still enjoyed this new one, directed by Amy … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Music, Performers | Tagged documentaries, janis joplin, rock music | 1 Comment

What I’m Spinning Now

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: My transition into middle age is proceeding nicely. Most of these can be had on Amazon for $5, which includes the CD and immediate MP3 download.