New Depression Songs
Seems to me most musicheads always have a reserve of bands, solo artists, string quartets, jazz soloists that they know but haven’t really seen or connected with. You know `em but you don’t.
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I Guess I Need To Be Amazed
I woke up this morning with a couple of sweet lines playing themselves over and over in my mind. The doctors and scientists call this phenomenon an <i>earworm</i>, which is an entirely unpleasant term. Isn't it? I mean, I would never want an <i>earworm</i>, but I don't at all mind the sound of pretty words running through my head.
Jazz Journalists' Association Prizes, 2009
The Jazz Journalists’ Association held its annual awards bash this week, honoring musicians and their work for the period from March 2008 to March 2009. Here’s who won in each of the major categories, followed by who got my vote and why.
Falling on My Head like a New Emotion
Hi. I turn my back on my computer screen to look through my office window and see that it is once again pouring rain. This is the 567th consecutive day of rain in New York City. What the hell is going on? Is this some sort of end-of-the-world business?
Famous Blue Raincoat
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Don't Let The Rain Come Down
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(Just Plain Old) Crying (In The Rain)
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Blue Eyes Crying (In the Rain, duh)
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Blame It On The You-Know-What
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Baby, The Rain Must Fall
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