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by Mark Daponte November 8, 2023 Comments0

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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.

by Mark Daponte October 12, 2023 Comments5

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Mose Allison’s take on the jazz-blues he grew up on in the South proved irresistible to many rock bands of the 60s.

by Scott Freiman August 4, 2023 Comments53

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This Steely Dan masterpiece hits all the right notes. Let’s “deconstruct” it and see why.

by Eoghan Lyng July 10, 2023 Comments2

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Even though he ranks as one of the best drummers in rock, Charlie Watts long treasured playing jazz. A new collection showcases these tunes.

by Mark Daponte June 22, 2023 Comments1

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Blood, Sweat & Tears had monster jazz-flavored hits. But a tour of the Soviet Union began to erode their popularity. Here’s the story.