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Now’s The Time To Celebrate The Genius Of Charlie Parker

The Genius Of Charlie Parker was no overstatement. An expanded reissue of an original 1953 album offered an insight into Bird’s recording techniques.

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Celebrating Johnny Hodges, Duke Ellington’s Saxophonist Of Choice

Johnny Hodges was a brilliant saxophonist who graced many of Duke Ellington's recordings.

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It’s Only Rock’n’Roll? It’s Way More Important Than That

Recorded in 1973, ‘It’s Only Rock’n’Roll (But I Like It)’ is one of the most iconic Rolling Stones songs of all time.

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T.Rex ‘Get It On’ For A Second Time In 1971

Tony Visconti tells the story of the time he and Marc Bolan arrived in Los Angeles and created a pop classic.

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‘Bare Wires’: John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers’ Genre-Hopping Classic

‘Bare Wires’ was John Mayall’s breakthrough album in the US. Released in 1968, it mixes blues, folk, jazz, R&B, progressive rock, and even psychedelia.

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The 1974 Ozark Music Festival: Was It Bigger Than Woodstock?

Woodstock may be the best-known rock festival, but is likely that the Ozark Music Festival held over the weekend of July 19-21, 1974 was bigger.

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The Man They Called ‘Trane’, Remembering A Jazz Giant

John Coltrane gave more to jazz in his 40 years than many who lived a much longer life. We look back at his great legacy.

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‘Cosmo’s Factory’: Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Hit-Making Machine

A heady mix of R&B, soul and Motown, country music, psychedelia, rockabilly and classic rock’n’roll that comes together to create the soundtrack to swamp rock.

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Why The Rolling Stones’ ‘Sticky Fingers’ Album Cover Was Banned In Spain

In General Franco’s Spain, The Rolling Stones’ ‘Sticky Fingers’ artwork was classed as obscene and banned. The record company had to change the sleeve.

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‘Live In Japan’: A Joyous Celebration of George Harrison’s Career

Released in 1992, this album captures George Harrison’s performance with Eric Clapton and remains a joyous celebration of Harrison’s career.

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The Rolling Stones Play Their First Ever Gig

On a hot summer’s night on July 12, 1962, at London’s Marquee Jazz Club, The Rolling Stones played their first-ever gig.

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Louis Jordan: The King Of The Jukebox

Louis Jordan was dubbed the King of The Jukebox and rightly so, he was a huge star and one that is sadly much less remembered than he ought to be.

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Thank Your Lucky Stars It’s The Rolling Stones

On July 7, 1963, The Rolling Stones recorded their first TV appearance on ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars,’ and their single ‘Come On’ quickly made the charts.