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How To Buy John Coltrane: 13 Essential Albums
A guide to the 13 essential albums that can form a solid foundation for a John Coltrane collection.
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Features8 months agoBest Max Roach Pieces: Jazz Essentials From A Legendary Percussionist
A strong case can be made for Max Roach as the most complete drummer in jazz history.
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Features9 months ago
9 Influential DIY Musicians Worth Rediscovering
From a 50s-era guitar pioneer to 70s post-punk heroes of Britain's DIY scene, here are just a few musicians who embodied the DIY music ethos.
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Features9 months ago
Best Scott Walker Songs: 15 Essential Tracks
An influence on everyone from David Bowie to Thom Yorke, the best Scott Walker songs offer an insight into the mind of a true musical original.
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Features9 months ago
Best David Bowie Collaborations: 12 Encounters With The Starman
The best David Bowie collaborations find the legendary artist mixing his unique vision with other like-minded musicians. Here are 12 essential examples.
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Features9 months ago
Elvis Presley Covers: 10 Surprising Songs By The King
The King Of Rock’n’Roll made many definitive recordings, but there are a number of surprising Elvis Presley covers of songs not often associated with him.
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Features9 months ago
The 10 Best Disney Channel Stars Turned Pop Singers
Many of today’s biggest pop names began life as Disney Channel stars before launching singing careers that have shaped the future of 21st-century pop.
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Features9 months ago
In My Life: George Martin, Beatles Mentor And Producer, In 20 Quotes
A tribute to the producer of almost the entire recorded catalogue of The Beatles and a hugely accomplished writer, arranger and musician with countless other achievements to his name.
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Features9 months ago
Christmas Number Ones: The Most Memorable Holiday Singles
Whether released for good cheer or charity, the most unforgettable Christmas Number Ones have more than made their mark in history.
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Features9 months ago
Best Chet Baker Pieces: 20 Jazz Essentials
An introduction to the man who brought an elegant style and rhythmic grace to the trumpet, in addition to a fragile, unique singing voice that made him a jazz celebrity.
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Features9 months ago
Carl Wilson’s Best Beach Boys Songs: 10 Essential Tracks
Carl Wilson’s best Beach Boys songs reveal the youngest Wilson brother to have been an intuitive producer with an exquisite voice.
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Features9 months ago
Best Christmas Soundtracks: 25 Essential Films For The Holidays
From timeless favourites to new holiday classics, the best Christmas soundtracks will get you in the holiday spirit all season long.
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Features9 months ago
Best Thelonious Monk Pieces: 20 Jazz Classics
Thelonious Monk’s incredible career saw him pioneer a uniquely percussive approach to the piano and write several jazz standards.
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Features9 months ago
Best Anti-Christmas Songs: 20 Tracks For Scrooges And Grinches
Feeling more “bah humbug” than figgy pudding? The best anti-Christmas songs avoid all the schmaltz in favour of anarchic sentiments for the holiday season.
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Playlists10 months ago
Best Frank Sinatra Songs: An Essential Top 20
An introduction to a legend whose music was the soundtrack to the lives of millions.
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Features10 months ago
Best McCoy Tyner Albums: 20 Essentials From The Legendary Pianist
The best McCoy Tyner albums reveal a questing musician who took what he learned from John Coltrane and channeled it into his own art.
