Tag Archives: jazz

Let Us Now Praise the White Saviors of Black Music

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In a dialogue with fellow New York Times movie critic A.O. Scott, Manohla Dargis criticized the continuing white-centric nature of most Hollywood films: “Sully” is about professionalism and expertise, specifically those of a white hero, which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Music | Tagged an open and honest dialogue about race, blues, jazz, white saviors | 10 Comments

Song Du Jour: “Blue Yodel No. 9”

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Ralph Peer — record producer, recording engineer, and talent scout — is one of the most influential men in the history of American music. Not only did he supervise the recording of Mamie Smith’s “Crazy Blues,” the song … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged blues, country music, Emmett Miller, jazz, Jimmie Rodgers, Lil Armstrong, Louis Armstrong, minstrelsy, Ralph Peer, Terry Teachout | 6 Comments

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

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

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.

Posted in Music | Tagged Dave Brubeck, jazz, jazz-rock, Steely Dan | 2 Comments

Sunday Jazz Selection

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Ginza Samba, Cal Tjader & Stan Getz Sextet, 1958. Composed by Vince Guaraldi of “Peanuts” fame, he plays piano on the track.

Posted in Music | Tagged Cal Tjader, jazz, Stan Getz, Vince Guaraldi, West coast cool | 2 Comments

A Week With Ned Corman: Day Five

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Welcome to the fifth episode of my q&a with first-class jazzman and music-educator extraordinaire Ned Corman. On day one, we discussed his early years; day two covered some of Ned’s teaching and gigging adventures; day three touched on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Interviews, Music | Tagged education, festivals, jazz, Music, ned corman, penfield, Rochester, stan hasty | 3 Comments

A Week With Ned Corman: Day Two

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: In this posting, I introduced the inspiring jazz musician and music educator Ned Corman. Ned and I talked about his life as a Pennsylvania farm boy, then as a young musician, then as a student at Eastman … Continue reading →