Today’s Selection

Triple Quartet - Kronos Quartet (2001)

‘Look, no hands!’.  Then, some hands.

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Before

Mr P.C. - John Coltrane Quartet (1959)

A jaunty homage to his bass player. Always sensible to let them know they’re appreciated.

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During

Hyperballad - Bjork with the Brodsky Quartet (1996)

A classy re-interpretation of a cracking tune.

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After

Clipper - Portico Quartet (2009)

Slinky jazzliness featuring some judicious use of a Hang….

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Today’s Selection

Ode to Billy Joe - Bobby Gentry (1967)

A beguiling tragicountry gem. 

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Before

The Bridge - Sonny Rollins (1962)

Pretty much everything my wife can’t abide about jazz. Noodlly. In a good way (if you like noodly).

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During

Sex Machine - James Brown (1970)

In which the journey to the bridge is immorderately funky.

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After

Under the bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers (1992) 

Ruinously overplayed at the time, but for potentially durable reasons…

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