Mac Davis, the Song Painter

On the auspicious debut of the singer-songwriter

Sep 29 • 

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Two By Dizzy Gillespie

On the ecstasy and delicacy of Diz in the 1950s

Sep 19 • 

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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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August 2025

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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July 2025

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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June 2025

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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A Quiet Evening with Paul Simon

'Seven Psalms,' hits and deep cuts on a May evening at Toronto's Massey Hall

Jun 9 • 

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May 2025

Max Roach & Donald Byrd Go to the Choir Loft

Also: another check-in on what I've been reading and listening to, and on how my newsletter is doing

May 30 • 

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