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A very special treat for today. She goes by the name Samara Joy, with a voice that is mesmerizing. As one critic put it “it is like they wrapped Sarah Vaughn and Ella all up in one body.” She is only 25 years old.
Youtube turned me on to her “Warm in December” and I had to have more. I have put together a playlist of 5 of her Christmas songs, every one is a gem.
Buy her albums, go see her live. Music this good needs to be supported
This jumping swing version of Jingle Bells was originally arranged for the Count Basie Orchestra in 1961. If it doesn’t get you in the holiday mood, well what can I say.
Jingle Bells, performed by Wynton Marsalis and band.
Enjoy, Jack
Thanksgiving is over, you survived it and black Friday. Today I have some cool vibes so you can maintain your sanity during the coming month.
There is something about midcentury jazz and autumn. They seem to go together. I had something else planned (some guy named Mozart) when You Tube tossed out this number. I added it to my jazz play list. I’m posting the playlist once again, you know, jazz and autumn.
It doesn’t get any better than John Coltrane and Stan Getz on tenor sax. Wynton Kelly their equal on piano, with his extended intro. Paul Chambers is on bass and Jimmy Cobb plays the drums.
Enjoy, Jack
I ran across this Mozart motet a couple of weeks ago and saved it for later. I don’t usually care for “Operatic” style singing but in this case, I find Ms Richardson’s voice something I can listen to over and over. It is a beautiful way to begin the holiday season.
Enjoy, Jack
Exsultate, jubilate (Exult, rejoice), K. 165, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Suprano soloist, Nola Richardson