Billie, Janis, Amy. They lived in pain, but not in vain. The post 216: Billie Holiday, ‘God Bless the Child’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
The gooiest song ever. Let’s tryst again, like we did last summer. The post 245: Johnny Mathis, ‘Misty’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
This week we talk about the United States’ bar mitzvah, how we discovered Bach, the history of The Swingle Singers, the marvels of Scandinavian a cappella festivals, and older people falling in love. The post 139: The Swingle Singers/James Taylor, ‘On the 4th of July’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
An immaculate union of the pristine and the passionate – The Real Group in a breathtaking take on ‘Nature Boy’. It’s just a little perfect. The post 173: The Real Group, ‘Nature Boy’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
The greatest rendition of the greatest song. Have your handkerchief ready. The post 029: Eva Cassidy, ‘Over the Rainbow’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
Women are a superior breed to men, but they sure like to talk. Girl Talk. I wouldn’t have it any other way. The post 168: Neal Hefti, ‘Girl Talk’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
Nogah went and grew up. I still have the highest of hopes. The post 185: Frank Sinatra, ‘High Hopes’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
"No musical instruments or mechanical devices used on this recording other than one guitar." The post 169: The Mills Brothers, ‘Jungle Fever’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
We all have our weaknesses. For some it’s wine, for some it’s cocaine, for some it’s merely nostalgia. The darker side of Valentine's Day. The post 148: Andy Williams, ‘The Days of Wine and Roses’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
Praying for peace after the pogrom. The post 102: Netanela/Matti Caspi, ‘Shir HaYonah’ (‘Song of the Dove’) appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
The Boswell Sisters had 20 hits in the early 1930s, and are arguably THE best vocal jazz group ever. Their 3-part harmonies are tighter than Aunt Bertha's girdle. An education and a delight, 90 years on. The post 105: The Boswell Sisters, ‘Crazy People’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
You've never heard of the Norwegian singer Radka Toneff. Trust me, it's your loss. Listen to her sing Jim Webb's 'The Moon's a Harsh Mistress'. Tell me you weren't moved. The post 033: Radka Toneff, ‘The Moon’s a Harsh Mistress’ (Jimmy Webb) appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
Brazilian/American jazz/bossa pianist/singer Eliane Elias should be a household name – she is a serious musician, outstandingly talented, commercially appealing, and uncommonly pleasing to look at. The post 138: Eliane Elias, ‘Baubles, Bangles and Beads’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
Wordless. The post 304: Luciana Souza/Paul Simon, ‘Amulet’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
In a perfect world, the best girls would go for the most talented guys. Vilray is a most talented guy. Rachael Price is definitely the best girl. And here they are, singing together. The post 272: Vilray, ‘Do Friends Fall in Love?’ (with Rachael Price) appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
In which the daughter of Louis Armstrong's musical director, Julliard graduate and studio singer par excellence, sparkles up an old Grateful Dead tune backed by a mandoline, string bass and tambourine. Jerry would have loved it. So would Satchmo. The post 069: Catherine Russell, ‘New Speedway Boogie’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
It’s early September, the leaves and the pages of the calendar are turning, a time for some sober and somber thoughts about whither we are headed. Here’s a great song about September and life and reflection. The post 147: Frank Sinatra, ‘It Was a Very Good Year’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
A fetching beauty with a catchy rock song in a first-rate jazz context. What more could one ask for? Saxophonist Tim Ries toured extensively with The Stones, who sponsored his very fine, very varied Rolling Stones Project. The post 080: Tim Ries w. Norah Jones, ‘Wild Horses’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
A fetching beauty with a catchy rock song in a first-rate jazz context. What more could one ask for? Saxophonist Tim Ries toured extensively with The Stones, who sponsored his very fine, very varied Rolling Stones Project. The post 080: Tim Ries w. Norah Jones, ‘Wild Horses’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
A beatnik musical (what??), an obscure jazz standard (oxymoron), and high school nostalgia (snore)--the convoluted paths we take to visit our past. The post 065: Ella Fitzgerald, ‘Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.