• Bob Marley and the Wailers: Live Forever: The Stanley Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA, September 23, 1980

    Updated: 2011-06-18 20:06:09
    “Recorded at a September 1980 concert in Pittsburgh and never previously released, two-CD set Live Forever proves that Marley was still at the top of his live game just months before his death…the band sounds tight and Marley is his inimitable self.” –Entertainment Weekly Check Our Catalog

  • Jamie Foxx: Best Night of My Life

    Updated: 2011-06-18 19:57:33
    “Current radio staple “Winner” sets the template — big processed drums, creepy synths and lots of open space for Foxx’s capable runs.” –Los Angeles Times Check Our Catalog

  • Sara Evans: Stronger

    Updated: 2011-06-18 19:43:21
    “Sometime around 2005 Sara Evans took a turn toward the dark. [On "Stronger"] It’s made even more pungent by Ms. Evans’s singing, which is as sweet as it comes. Her voice is even keeled, not rough at the edges or squeezed tight in order to hit big notes. Every syllable sounds calm and considered…as her [...]

  • Duran Duran: All You Need Is Now

    Updated: 2011-06-18 19:33:50
    “With simpatico soundscape artist Mark Ronson handling production duties, the Brit-pop superstars simultaneously look back with affection and forward with anticipation on their 13th album…Simon LeBon’s still sturdy voice soars over coolly funky backdrops and the grooves are some of the group’s most urgent in years.” –The Boston Globe Check Our Catalog

  • Lizz Wright: Fellowship

    Updated: 2011-06-18 19:26:21
    “On her fourth album, Lizz Wright returns to her gospel roots after writing her own material on 2008′s The Orchard. However, this is hardly a traditional collection of faith-based songs…her idea of gospel is highly eclectic, encompassing the Gladys Knight & the Pips hit “I’ve Got to Use My Imagination” and Jimi Hendrix’s “In from [...]

  • TV on the Radio: Nine Types of Light

    Updated: 2011-06-18 19:16:19
    “TVOTR’s most accessible disc rolls out grand alt-rock and thwumping future funk that’s warm and grabby.” –Rolling Stone Check Our Catalog

  • Keri Hilson: No Boys Allowed

    Updated: 2011-06-18 16:52:32
    “This sparky album keeps on catching the ear…Hilson is in warm, confident voice throughout – much more of this and she’ll be hard to ignore.” –BBC Music Check Our Catalog

  • Dropkick Murphys: Going Out In Style

    Updated: 2011-06-18 16:21:45
    “Never let us take for granted the treasure we have in our own backyard with this rambunctious and clever crew of hell-raisers and heartbreakers.” –The Boston Globe Check Our Catalog

  • Nelson Freire: Chopin: The Nocturnes 1-10

    Updated: 2011-06-18 16:14:11
    “Nelson Freire is among the most admired pianists of his generation, having played with the leading orchestras and conductors in the most prestigious recital halls, and in collaboration with the finest violinists, cellists, and fellow pianists.” –All Music Guide Check Our Catalog

  • Black Coffee: Careless Lovers

    Updated: 2011-06-15 12:47:00
    : , skip to main skip to sidebar Swing , jazz and blues Dance to the music Music that makes you want to dance Wednesday , June 15, 2011 Black Coffee : Careless Lovers Do you ever wonder why swing music makes you want to dance Could it be that infectious rhythm or could it be some else Something completely different that makes you jitter and do strange moves . Like coffee Black Coffee Oh . yes Check out this wonderful video with the band The Careless Lovers a band made up of swing dancing musicians from the coffee loving city of Seattle . The video is the vinner of The 2011 Swing Jazz Dance Music Video Contest I'm particulary happy to spot two Uppsala dancers in the video : Emelie Decavita and Rebecka Decavita , who are currently staying in . Seattle Another great version of Black Coffee is

  • "Gentlemen in Squalor" by Top Shelf Jazz

    Updated: 2011-06-08 08:05:00
    , skip to main skip to sidebar Swing , jazz and blues Dance to the music Music that makes you want to dance Wednesday , June 8, 2011 Gentlemen in Squalor by Top Shelf Jazz The band Top Shelf Jazz has released a video of their song Gentlemen in Squalor The video has a great vintage feel and some swing dancers in it . Check it . out Gentlemen in Squalor Top Shelf Jazz Directed by Alex Sufit from Lexitricity on Vimeo What do you think of the video with Top Shelf Jazz Please comment Posted by Henrik at 9:05 AM Labels : music video Top Shelf Jazz video clip 0 comments : Post a Comment Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom About Me Henrik My name is Henrik Eriksson and I live in Uppsala , Sweden . I'm a disc jockey that plays swing , jazz and blues for dancers . This blog is about

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