"A sinister cabal of superior writers."
Big Geez is a retiree who takes time off from trimming his ear hair to write about music -- occasionally writing reviews, but most often using his regular music feature, Retro Redux, to share his opinions about how something resonates with his memories and those of his generation. You can read more of his faux pearls of wisdom at the Geezer Music Club.
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The guy who struck gold with "Yakety Sax" is still tooting his horn — and the truth is, he sounds pretty good.
His talents as a performer, arranger, and composer, on display through several generations of jazz, made him one of the greats.
I would not have guessed that a collection of songs this enjoyable could have been created with only piano and banjo.
Their precision harmonizing was almost hypnotic, and they became one of the biggest successes of the 1950's.
Circumstances can create a situation where talented musicians get together for a relatively short time and create some great music...
If percussion is your thing, you'll find a lot to like with this album.
She was fiercely independent, intelligent and proud, and called herself the queen of the blues, or just — the queen.
An outstanding song title and artist name combination, "Nee Nee Na Na Na Na Nu Nu" by Dicky Doo And The Don'ts.
He's inevitably been compared to Wes Montgomery and George Benson, and lists both as inspirations.
Song titles like those are a mystery inviting further investigation.
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