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Few jazz musicians can match the musical greatness of Charles Mingus, but even the famed composer wasn’t perfect. While his innovation and artistry have earned him legions of fans, here we want to explore those moments where things might not have gone as planned—the times when he may have been a bit off-key or perhaps just playe…
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Cannonball Adderley is a saxophonist, bandleader and composer who is most well-known for his funky jazz hits like ‘Mercy Mercy Mercy’. While some describe him as an iconic innovator of the jazz genre, here at Listening L…
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Bonobo, the latest music project from renowned producer Simon Green, has been taking the world by storm. With his unique blend of electronica and jazz fused together with elements of hip hop and soul, Bonobo's music is u…
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Bobby Darin was a legendary musician who made an impact in the music industry with his excellent songwriting, instrumentation and romantic crooning. However, it seems like there is something that Bobby Darin might have o…
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Are you a fan of Billie Holiday? Because if you are, then we’ve got some news for you: Billie wasn't always the smooth-singing jazz legend that she is today. In fact, before she became super famous and ultra talented, th…
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Have you ever listened to Bill Evans' music and thought, Wow, this is really boring? Well, if not the first time you heard it, chances are by the third or fourth round of jazz chords on repeat you had already reached for…
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Benny Goodman is often hailed as one of the greatest bandleaders in jazz history, but here at Jazz Joy we're not afraid to poke a little bit of fun at him. In honor of his fondly remembered nickname -- The King of Swing…
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Are you ready for an outrageous statement? Art Tatum was the greatest pianist who ever lived—or at least that's what some people say. But, have you ever listened to one of his songs and wondered why it never made the top…
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Are you a fan of Art Blakey’s music? Sorry to break it to you, but he might not be the musical genius that you had built him up to be. In this blog post, we’re going to take a closer look at some of the less-than-stellar…
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When jazz music is performed with the help of musical ensemble at saxophones, Rhythm section, trombones and trumpets, is called big band. In simple words, it is actually the representation of Jazz music through musical e…
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Every year, it happens. A certain Christmas song will become a hit, with everyone singing along. Yet by the time New Year’s Day arrives, it seems like that same song is nowhere to be found. But why is this? Why do these…
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Acid Jazz is known as one of the music which gained popularity during the 1980s and 1990s. Acid Jazz emerge in the late 1980s and it becomes one of the musical branches derived from Jazz genre. Coined in the 1980s by a D…
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Do you have a love for jazz music? Are you familiar with Bill Evans? If you are a music lover, especially a jazz enthusiast, then you must know the name Bill Evans. He is one of the most recognized and respected jazz art…
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Are you a fan of electronic dance music? If so, then you've probably already heard of the artist Liquid Soul. His unique style and sound has made him a household name within the EDM community. But do you know the full st…
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Are you a music lover searching for inspirational electronic sounds? Well, look no further than Jimpster. The man behind the music, Jamie Odell, aka Jimpster, is a prominent electronic music producer, disc jockey, and la…
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