Delicado: By Percy Faith
Waldir Azevedo (1923-1980) was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and was a prolific composer of great melodies. One of…
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Tomboy: By Perry Como
Perry Como, a deeply religious man with a smooth and relaxing voice and perfect pitch in his early singing career,…
Little White Lies: by George Shearing
To mark the importance of Emailgate and the Media revelations of Hillary’s deceptions we recommend the George Shearing recording of…
Baubles, Bangles and Beads by George Shearing
The 1953 Broadway Musical ‘Kismet’ contained the Wright and Forest song ‘Baubles, Bangles and Beads’. Many top singers recorded this…
Work Song: By Oscar Peterson
I have never cared much for the piano playing of Oscar Peterson. He was of course a superb technician but…
Brigas Ninca Mais: By Paula Morelenbaum
Brazilian popular music remains superior to the garbage of America and the UK. We recommend Paula Morelenbaum singing the bossa…
Horace Silver Memorial
Introduction “Where You At?” This Horace Silver composition was recorded by the Silver band in 1960 and consequently is still…
Joseito: By Poncho Sanchez
My young son, who has been spared modern Pop, Rock and Television and enjoyed Home Schooling, suggests that ‘Joseito’ by…