Days of Yesterday is Hiromi Kanda's second exploration of the Great American Songbook.
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Book Review: The Words and Music of Paul McCartney: The Solo Years (The Praeger Singer-Songwriter Collection) by Vincent P. Benitez
A technical analysis of the entire solo career of one of pop music's most successful songwriters.
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The excellent debut EP by Sam Pinkerton's folk/pop band.
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A horribly unimaginative Disney production about the big high school dance.
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Another fine addition to the long line of animated Batman shows.
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The bluesman and American Idol winner is prepping a brand new album.
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Soul jazz, solo piano jazz, and Latin jazz are available on these recent releases.
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A mixed bag of mostly listenable Buddy Holly covers, honoring the late, great artist.
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John Brown Trio pays homage to Duke Ellington, while Swingadelic honors Duke Pearson.
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