At the end of every year, I feel the same way. I am sure I didn't listen to that many (non-jazz) albums, and then I’m surprised at how many albums I thoroughly enjoyed during the year. That said, I did listen to fewer pop albums this year as jazz explorations took up much of my... Continue Reading →
Christmas music? Bah humbug! Here are six songs that have been making my Holidays happy. Rag'n'Bone Man Lovers In a Past Life (Acoustic) This song breaks me. It’s a haunting and beautiful song about longing for someone so deeply that can only be explained by having been lovers in another life. And he pours all... Continue Reading →
I waited over a week to see if I’d calm down. And I didn’t. So, yes, I’m going to go there. Adele. Yep, that’s who Rag‘n’Bone Man’s August 1 show at D.C.’s 9:30 Club reminded me of all night. Time and again I felt myself being transported back to Adele’s show at the 9:30 in... Continue Reading →
Ray's Musings 