Risque Rock N Roll: Naughty Numbers
Rock musicians don’t have the corner of risque songs; their jazz forbears had the corner on that. But they took plenty of inspiration.
Mose Allison: A Muse…And Amusing
Mose Allison’s take on the jazz-blues he grew up on in the South proved irresistible to many rock bands of the 60s.
Steely Dan’s “Aja”: Eight Minutes of Genius
This Steely Dan masterpiece hits all the right notes. Let’s “deconstruct” it and see why.
“Charlie Watts – Anthology”: On the Jazz Side
Even though he ranks as one of the best drummers in rock, Charlie Watts long treasured playing jazz. A new collection showcases these tunes.
Blood, Sweat & Tears: They (Sorta) Opened the Iron Curtain
Blood, Sweat & Tears had monster jazz-flavored hits. But a tour of the Soviet Union began to erode their popularity. Here’s the story.