On This Day
‘Getz At The Gate’: A Scintillating Performance By A Dynamic Stan Getz
Recording during a transitional phase in his career, ‘Getz At The Gate’ finds saxophonist Stan Getz on molten form in New York’s legendary jazz venue.
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Features3 years agoXO And Beyond: How The Weeknd Forged His Own R&B Empire
From shaping contemporary R&B to overlooking his own XO label and fashion line, The Weeknd has become one of the biggest artists of the decade.
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Features3 years ago
A Humdrum Star: GoGo Penguin Shine Bright On Their Fourth Album
With their fourth album, ‘A Humdrum Star’, GoGo Penguin deliver proof that they’re working at the forefront of today’s jazz trios.
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Features3 years ago
‘Live In Europe’: Intimate And Commanding, Melody Gardot Bares Her Soul
On ‘Live In Europe’, Melody Gardot proves herself to a commanding performer who can commune intimately with our hearts and souls.
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Features3 years ago‘…But Seriously’: Solemn Success For Phil Collins
'...But Seriously' had Collins moving away from the often poppier style of earlier solo records, and his fans made the journey with him.
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Features3 years ago
‘All In My Mind’: Dr Lonnie Smith “Is About Making People Happy”
Back at home on Blue Note, the label that made his name, Dr Lonnie Smith speaks to uDiscover Music about his 2018 album, ‘All In My Mind’.
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Features3 years ago
Dire Straits Twist Again With A Non-Album UK Hit
'Twisting By The Pool' was an old live favourite by the band, but it was never on any of their studio albums.
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Features3 years ago
Protest And Progress: Raise Your Voice For Martin Luther King Day
For Martin Luther King Day, the 'Songs Of Protest and Progress' playlist features an uplifting selection of poignant music from the Concord Music catalogue.
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Features3 years ago
‘Pyromania’: The Explosive Album That Turned Def Leppard Into Superstars
Released at the start of the 80s, ‘Pyromania’ made global stars of Def Leppard, setting them on a path of total world domination throughout the decade.
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Features3 years ago
To The Moon: From Frank Sinatra To The Beatles, The Life Of Buddy Greco
A look at the life of the much-travelled, Philadelphia-born musician with the superior resumé.
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Features3 years ago
A Cherished Visit To ‘Blackstar’: Sax Man Donny McCaslin On David Bowie
McCaslin was interviewed on Newark, NJ station WBGO, where he spoke about his brief period of working with Bowie.
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Features3 years ago
Sam Phillips, The Blues, Wolf…and Elvis Too
Sam Phillips will forever be known as the man who discovered Elvis. But it was Sam’s love of the blues that was the catalyst for Elvis.
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Features3 years ago
‘Cool Struttin’’: Sonny Clark’s Giant Leap Towards Hard Bop Hipness
A quintessential example of hard bop, ‘Cool Struttin’’ found pianist Sonny Clark putting Blue Note’s pioneering modern jazz on the map.
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Features3 years ago
‘You Keep Me Hanging On’: Wilson Pickett Takes On The Supremes
Late in 1969, the wicked Pickett boldly interpreted the Motown stars' 1966 pop and soul No.1.
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Features3 years ago
On The Cover Of The ‘Rolling Stone’
On the cover of Rolling Stone when they launched their very first issue on 9 November 1967 was John Lennon…the first of many great covers.
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Features3 years ago
If You Like Neil Young… You’ll Love Ryan Adams
They’re both unpredictable, overwhelmingly prolific, and sometimes wilfully obtuse: if you like Neil Young… you’ll love Ryan Adams.
