Early Nina Simone As the “Blackbird”
A new collection of Nina Simone’s earliest recordings is an intriguing roadmap of her musical (and stylistic) journey.
Joni Mitchell’s “Court and Spark” At 50
Joni Mitchell’s “Court And Spark” was a big shift from the earnest Laurel Canyon songwriter to one captivated by jazz.
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.
