December 2019 – Bideodromage

Liberty Valance.

Getatchew Mekurya.

Tezata.

Yèné Hassab Gwadegna.

The “Nightmare Carnival” stylings of saxophone maestro Gétatchèw Mèkurya.

Burundi.

Flute.

Akazéhé par Une Jeune Fille.

Akazéhé par Deux Jeunes Filles.

Islamic Vocalists of Note.

Aqi Pishak: Love Song.

Abu Zelof.

Radha /Ga’s.

Tahlil.

Vocalists, of Note.

Johnny Hartman: They Say It’s Wonderful.

Al Hibbler: After the Lights Go Down Low.

Arthur Prysock: Ain’t It Funny.

Leon Thomas: One.

Leon Thomas: Song for my Father.

Jimmy Scott: All The Way.

Irene Kral: Small Day Tomorrow.

Peggy Lee: I Think It’s Going to Rain Today.

Peggy Lee: Don’t Explain.

Chris Connor: All About Ronnie.

Cavalcade of Stars.

Paul Frees: Let It Be.

Paul Frees: Hey Jude.

Paul Frees: The Games People Play.

The indomitable Paul Frees takes on some pop music standards, in a baffling array of idioms.

Pianists, of Note.

Monk: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.

Herbie Nichols: The Spinning Song.

Wildflower.

The Gig.

Herbie Nichols: Lady Sings the Blues.

Mal Waldron: Blues for F.P.

Way In.

Cecil Taylor: Bemsha Swing.

Cecil Taylor: After All.

Bud Powell: Monopoly.

John’s Abbey.

Buster Rides Again.

Bud Powell: Un Poco Loco.

Paul Bley: Mr. Joy. {Turning Point}

A sampler/primer of some of the greats. Some neglected gems. Some masterworks. Some __________.

Monty Python, part II.