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Chet Baker Sings – Chet Baker
When 24-year-old Chet Baker stood in front of the mic to record vocals for the first time in 1954, no one knew what to expect. Obviously, I wasn’t personally there, but I can’t imagine anyone was ready for the sanguine sound that came from the trumpeter. Fast forward to 2001, and Chet Baker Sings received…
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People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm – A Tribe Called Quest
I glanced down the track listing. The 10th song was titled “Rhythm (Devoted to the Art of Moving Butts).” I knew I was in for a good experience already. I had heard of A Tribe Called Quest – it’s a moniker you tend to remember. However, I wasn’t familiar with any of their music. After perusing…