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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A varied mix of tunes that feature his usual Latin jazz sound sharing the spotlight with nostalgic soul and funk.
Pre-Katrina New Orleans, a sprawling city with a deceptively shabby but exotic look, and an electrifying history in American music.
Although it's not his first album, it is billed as his "coming out" as a jazz star.
Sullen personas, well-oiled hair combed into a DA, clothes that seemed to gravitate to strange styles and black leather.
Folks rural America liked being entertained too, but haven't always had the same opportunities to enjoy it.
A great collection from some of country music's most honored and appreciated stars, still doing their thing and doing it well.
It was good to see America and it was just plain fun to find every quirky roadside attraction for miles around.
One of the best things about music is how it constantly changes and evolves, with different types often fusing into something new and different.
A celebration of top jazz musicians coming together and sharing the spotlight with a generous leader.
It was a simpler time and people didn't worry quite as much about the bad things that could happen to kids alone.
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