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Vinyl Vault — Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, “Winterwood”
More often than not, the Vinyl Vault features albums released in the 1970s and 1980s, the heyday of vinyl. Vinyl Vault features an album recorded in this century! As we…
Vinyl Vault — Widespread Depression Orchestra, “Rockin’ in Rhythm”
The Widespread Depression Orchestra will be back on the Vinyl Vault this Tuesday with their album “Rockin’ in Rhythm.” The Vault has several WDO albums, but this one is a…
Vinyl Vault — Thelonious Monk Septet, “Monk’s Music”
Up next on the Vinyl Vault it’s Monk! Specifically, the Thelonious Monk Septet and the album “Monk’s Music” released in 1957 on Riverside Records. The album featured two giants of…
Vinyl Vault—The Crusaders, The 2nd Crusade
Europeans launched the Second Crusade against the Middle East in 1147. The band the Crusaders launched “The 2nd Crusade” in 1973 with much better results than the earlier Second Crusade.…
Vinyl Vault—Alphonse Mouzon, “Mind Transplant”
Drummer Billy Cobham is coming to town later this month and that brought to mind other drummers from Cobham’s heyday in the 70s. One of those, who was also trekking…
Vinyl Vault — "Root Down" Jimmy Smith Live!
The Vinyl Vault gets down to the roots of Soul Jazz with a 1972 album on Verve Records from master organist Jimmy Smith entitled “Root Down, Jimmy Smith Live!” The…
Vinyl Vault — Ben Sidran in the '70s
Pianist, singer and composer Ben Sidran’s career spans 60 years (so far) and he even has a new album, “Swing State,” this week on the Vinyl Vault, we’ll look back…
Vinyl Vault — Plas Johnson, "The Blues"
Saxophonist Plas Johnson worked as a session musician for many decades playing everything from rock and soul to pop and jazz. He didn’t just play on other people’s albums, but…
Vinyl Vault — Ella Fitzgerald, "Fine and Mellow"
On the next Vinyl Vault, we’ll hear the Grammy winner for best jazz vocal album. From 1980. It’s Ella Fitzgerald and her album “Fine and Mellow.” The album was recorded…
Vinyl Vault — Gil Scott-Heron, “Moving Target”
The Vinyl Vault, fundraiser addition, presents a 1982 album from Gil Scott-Heron, “Moving Target.” This was the last of a string of nine albums he recorded for the Arista label…
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