Category: music
Random Moment #28 – Jazz journeys East
As we are about to travel to East this month, these four pieces reflects an influence by Japan, blending jazz with other genres. Dave Brubeck’s “Fujiyama” blends cool jazz with elements of Japanese classical music. “Ashitaka Sekki” written for a Hayao Miyazaki-anime, is a tango, infusing jazz with Argentinian dance elements. “Pink Cherry Trees” incorporates
Random Moment 27 – Four Slow Songs
Happy Valentine’s Day 2025 – here is a selection of slow songs for a romantic moment … 1 – Slow by Rumer2 – If you love me by Melody Gardot3 – You and the girl by Luciana Souza4 – My funny valentine by Chet Baker Spotify is another way to enjoy the playlist. Although a
Random Moment #26 – Jazz as a Journey
These four remarkable pieces share a unique approach to jazz, one that prioritizes atmosphere, movement and the sensation of travel, an exploration of space, sound and self. Maiden Voyage by Herbie Hancock – the sound of discovery with a gentle yet insistent rhythm Migration from Cartography by Arve Henriksen and Jan Bang – soundscapes of
Lovely Day by Bill Withers – 7 covers + original
Chris heard “Lovely Day” the first time while living in the UK where it reached number 7 on the British singles chart. It is one of our all-time favorites. This song by American soul and R&B singer Bill Withers, written by Withers and Skip Scarborough, was released on December 21, 1977. There are quite a few covers out there. We have