Great music I have found compelling over the last year or so.
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Rock and Pop
Classical and Movies
Jazz
Rock and Pop
My favorite artists n the Rock and Pop music scene
Aleays great, whether in the Noody Blues, The Blue Jays or solo. There is something totally unique about Justin.
Justin Hayward Official Website | Justin Hayward
David Gilmour, iconic guitarist for Pink Floyd, still going strong in his solo work
David Gilmour: Home
This an unusual but thoughtul collection of sons by Paul Simon that you may enjoy as I did.
Paul Simon - Seven Psalms
What can you say about Paul McCartney? Always a joy to see him continuing to be the great artist that he is.
Paul McCartney
A very interesting late album of David Crosby
David Crosby (@OfficialDavidCrosby) - Facebook
Years ago, people confused my work with Christopher Cross. He is much better than me, though now forgotten by many.
Christopher Cross Official Website | Home
A great collection of David Crosby solos
Croz: CDs & Vinyl - David Crosby - Amazon.com
I first heard Tal with Jeff Back; incredibe young bassist!
Tal Wilkenfeld - Amazon.com
Check out the livestreams on this site of the untouchable Carlos Santana!
Santana | The official website of Carlos Santana, featuring tour dates ...
One of the finest session guitarists for many major acts, including Steely Dan, Larry Carlton is a wonderful player and a genuine person. Listened to lors of videos, albums, and followi him closely. Even own a Larry Carloton signature Sire guitar!
Larry Carlton
Love or hate his music, you have to see Neil Young's commitment and drive. He is the poster child for rock amd roll, raw guts and heart!
Neil Young Archives
Phenomenal singer/songwriter, with songs like "You're So Vain"
Carly Simon
Iconic Joni!- Woodstock, Big Yellow Taxi, Both Sides Now and so many others!
Joni Mitchell - Official Website
What list would be complete without a mention or two of David Bowie, a cutting edge artist that was a huge influence on late rockers!
David Bowie
Jim Croce dies much too young and tragically. Such gifts were songs such as “Time in a Bottle.”
Jim Croce | Official Website
Forever the quintessential rok/pop/folk activist, Jackson Browne is still active and well, amking a difference with his music.
JacksonBrowne.com | The Official Website of Jackson Browne
One of my all time favorite singer/sogwriters blends rock, country, folk and classical influences in his very personal style. Indeed, “The Leader of the Band.”
Dan Fogelberg Official Website
Bruce lit the world up with “The Way It Is” and went on to write so many hits in the 80s on!
Bruce Hornsby
A masterpiece by one of the most expressive electric players- Jeff Beck
J̰ḛf̰f̰ ̰b̰ḛc̰k̰-- Beck Ola-- Full Album 1969 - YouTube
One of the seminal bands of blues /rock- John Mayall just passed away and will be greatly missed.
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Apple Music
Slow hand - Eric Calpton, a personal inspiration, solo, Derek and the Dominos, Cream, The Beatles
Eric Clapton - Apple Music
Some of most interesting music of the era. Perfectionists in the studio!
Steely Dan - Apple Music
Through all their transitions, just phenomenal band!
The Doobie Brothers - Apple Music
The Moody Blues Discography - Download Albums in Hi-Res - Qobuz
The Moody Blues Discography - Download Albums in Hi-Res - Qobuz
Classical and Movies
One of the most moving movies and soundtracks I've ever watched and heard!
Morricone conducts Morricone: The Mission (Gabriel's Oboe)
One of the best albums by Vangelis. Whenever I need inspiration, I turn here.
Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire - YouTube
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Jazz
Some Jazz musicians you most likely, others you may not, otheres works you might now be familiar with yet :-)
My favorite contemporary Jazz Mass- A must listen!!! by Dave Brubeck!
To Hope! A Celebration - Dave Brubeck
Wow! This will take you away to another place!
Matsui, Keiko - Drop of Water - Amazon.com Music
Honoring Jaco, who rewrote the role of a bass player! Check out this park and his music!
Jaco Pastorius Park
What can you say? The great Marcus Miller, every bass player knows what he has brought to the instrument!
Marcus Miller: home
One of the great jazz families: Ellis, Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo, and Jason. Such amazing talent from the 1960's to the present.
Marsalis family | Members, Brothers, Musicians, Jazz, & Facts
John Coltrane- One of the greatest sax players of the age!
John Coltrane
The son of the great John Coltrane, also a fabulous player!
Ravi Coltrane: Home
One of the all-time greats! Thelonoius Monk
Jazz Portrait Thelonious Monk 1970 - YouTube
A seminal band for contemporary jazz!
Weather Report Heavy Weather (Complete Album) - YouTube
A legend early on! Tremendous jazz trumpet player
Wynton Marsalis - Apple Music
A genre bending, expanding, breaking album by John Coltrane, legendary saxophonist
A Love Supreme - Album by John Coltrane - Apple Music
One of the all time greats on sax, Sonny passed away at 95. His music lives on!
Sonny Rollins
Dave Brubeck’s iconic Take 5! Saw him in concert in his 80’s still unbelievable!!
Dave Brubeck Take Five - Amazon.com
Today is the centenary of the birth of Mikes Davis, one of most influential artists of our time!
Releases | Miles Davis Official Site
One of my favorite later jazz bands still producing new music and going strong! Love this band and I own several CDss
Yellowjackets Essentials - Playlist - Apple Music
Always loved the dual classical/jazz guitars. Listened nonstop on a trip to Colorado years and totally addicted since. Still going strong today. Warning: you woo be addicted, too!
