Given that Portland's Hosannas have only released one regular album, 2009's Song Force Crystal, it might seem early for the band to be putting out a compilation of its juvenilia, especially since that juvenilia dates ...
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While little flashes of Lal Waterson's songwriting prowess had been revealed over the years, this debut showed just how advanced her talent was. To be fair, much of the credit goes to writing partner/son/guitarist Oli...
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Little Girl Blue, released in 1957, was Nina Simone's first recording, originally issued on the Bethlehem label. Backed by bassist Jimmy Bond and Albert "Tootie" Heath, it showcases her ballad voice as one of mystery ...
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Although the short-lived trio Weekend's roots are strictly in twee indie pop -- singer Alison Statton, of course, had been the vocalist on the massively influential Young Marble Giants album Colossal Youth -- they fan...
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This fine swing-oriented set features the Teddy Wilson-influenced piano of Johnny Varro in a quartet with bassist Nicki Parrott, drummer Joe Ascione, and, most importantly, trumpeter Jon-Erik Kellso (who is listed as ...
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The start to a better world, or a better job, or a better relationship, or a better future is our belief that it is possible. The quotations in this remarkable gift book are so inspiring and affirming, especially in t...
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These ten John Denver tracks provide only adequate representation of the late singer/songwriter's best material. Unfortunately, two of his biggest hits from the '70s, "Sunshine on My Shoulders" and "Annie's Song," are...
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Including the two complete original albums: ABC-Paramount ABC 117 Tom Stewart with Steve Lacy ""Sextette/ Quintette"" ABC-Paramount ABC 126 Whitey Mitchell with Steve Lacy ""W.M. Sextette"" ""While Lacy's later career...
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Ex-husband Larry Klein, who serves as co-producer and musical director, explains in his liner notes that Joni Mitchell intended to tell the story of a "modern" romantic relationship in the songs, most of which come fr...
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