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Eight Great New and Upcoming Music Picks Just For You
Continuing Listening Sessions' guide to what's new and good
Sep 5 • 
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The Rarefied Air of Air
Of an unknown jazz-rock classic, and the power and glory of Googie Coppola
Aug 26 • 
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Phineas Newborn, Jr., Paul Chambers & Roy Haynes' Magic Moment
Why 'We Three' is one of jazz's pristine one-off encounters
Aug 12 • 
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Searching for Elvis Presley in the Movies
Finding the gold in Elvis' early-sixties soundtrack recordings
Aug 2 • 
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Twelve New and Upcoming Records Worth Your Time
I go hunting once again for new and upcoming music I think you'll love
Jul 19 • 
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The O'Jays and the Importance of Context
On the brilliance of their breakthrough album, 'Back Stabbers'
Jul 9 • 
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Streaming, Stereos and the Search for Pure Sound
Some thoughts on the ecstasy of music
Jun 29 • 
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Life, Love and Brian Wilson
Remembering the guiding force of the Beach Boys
Jun 19 • 
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