Temptation: By Charlie Parker
In keeping with the Argentine Pope’s pleas for mercy for two killers, the great tango ‘Temptation’ seems appropriate. The great…
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Tico Tico: By Desi Arnaz
Desi Arnaz was best known in the USA and UK as the partner of Lucille Ball in the successful TV…
South of the Border: By Lou Donaldson
In 1939, the song-writers Kennedy and Carr wrote a song titled “South of the Border” (Down Mexico Way). We recommend…
One Note Samba
Once again, to soothe the nerves we recommend Stan Getz and Jim Hall’s ‘One Note Samba’. A masterpiece from an…
One Note Samba: By Stan Getz
Stan Getz, by all accounts was not a nice guy. A superb technician on the Tenor saxophone he had little…
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…
Tomboy: By Perry Como
Perry Como, a deeply religious man with a smooth and relaxing voice and perfect pitch in his early singing career,…
Joseito: By Poncho Sanchez
My young son, who has been spared modern Pop, Rock and Television and enjoyed Home Schooling, suggests that ‘Joseito’ by…