Ace Cannon – “Super Sax Country Style”
A quick Google search tells me that Mr. Cannon is in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame for his saxophone playing, but in 1975 he released…
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Hagood Hardy – “The Homecoming”
I’ve always wondered if it’s pronounced Hey-good, Ha-Good or Hag-ood… Here we begin with Canadian composer, Hagood Hardy’s best known album, “The Homecoming” The album, naturally,…
Suede – “Easily Suede”
Here we are with Suede’s first album, released in 1988 on her own label. Is it country? Is it jazz? I am about to find…
Douglas Ward – “From An Elevated Platform”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “This album was recorded in Bermuda in December, 1971 in two studio sessions. The first was completely solo; the second…
Moonlighting: Original Television Soundtrack
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: Numerous times I’ve passed this record up at two Salvation Army’s and one Value Village – usually…
Putter Smith – “Movement 1”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “El apellido Smith no es nuevo entre los contrabajistas de Jazz. Facil es recordar el nombre de Carson Smith, soporte…
Paper Moon: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So, this is pretty easy – the soundtrack to my favorite movie, starring my favorite actress, Tatum…
John Williams, Dory & André Previn – “Valley of the Dolls: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK VALLEY OF THE DOLLS is more than a motion picture. This is the saga…
Diana Hubbard – “LifeTimes”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Diana’s music has a classical flavor yet it is fresh and contemporary. You can feel a unique excitement in LifeTimes:…
John Arpin – “Direct-to-Disc”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “This direct-to-disc recording features the talented Canadian pianist, John Arpin in a performance of popular favourites. Two steps are eliminated…
Father Robert White – “The Reverend in Rhythm”
The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “This record album introduces you to the very enjoyable vocal talents of a man called Father Robert White. “Father Bob”, as he…
Isaac Hayes – “Theme from Shaft / Cafe Regio’s”
The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So, Isaac Hayes. Shaft Theme. Oh baby. Bring… it… ON! For those of you who are too young to…
Francis Lai – “International Velvet: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”
The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Composers, like authors, are probably the most anonymous manipulators of public taste. We read or listen to their work, allow them to…