Music Essentials

Essentials: Stevie Wonder ‘Innervisions’ Album Review

August 12, 2022

Stevie Wonder released five brilliant albums in a row in the 1970s. Such a consistent output in such a short time has not been equaled by any other musician. Continue Reading

Music Essentials: Harry Nilsson~ Loved, Admired, Underrated

Brian Miller

Music Essentials Popular

August 8, 2022

Harry Nilsson possessed the finest singing voice of his generation. He was the most underrated singer of the last half of the twentieth century. Continue Reading

Essentials: Fred Neil, The Greatest Singer-Songwriter You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Brian Miller

Blues Music Essentials

July 30, 2022

You know his music. You just don't know his name. Welcome to the mysterious life of Fred Neil. Continue Reading

Music Essentials: Top 10 Great Obscure Albums You Need To Hear

Brian Miller

Music Essentials Popular

July 29, 2022

You won't find them on CD. You may find them at one of the few record stores around, those who sell used vinyl. This stuff is worth the search. Continue Reading

Listen to some Sinatra

Jon Moskowitz

Jazz Music Essentials

July 26, 2022

Like an actor, Sinatra imbued other people’s words with life, and he was so good at it, he effectively turned whatever he sang into his own song. Continue Reading

Music Essentials: The Pleasures of Vinyl

Brian Miller

Music Essentials Popular

January 30, 2022

Vinyl records are making a resurgence not seen since 1985. Here's why. Continue Reading

Music Essentials: Top 10 Audiophile Vinyl Albums

Brian Miller

Music Essentials Popular

December 20, 2020

Here are 10 phenomenal recordings, to be treasured for their inherent musical performances just as much as for their sound quality. Continue Reading

Vivascene Top 10 Classic Jazz Deep Cuts Playlist

Brian Miller

Jazz Music Essentials Playlists

February 18, 2020

If you're wanting to experience the glory of 20th century jazz masters, here are 10 recordings we think will live on into the 22nd century. Continue Reading

Music Essentials: The Top 10 Classical Albums Every Music Fan Should Own

Brian Miller

Classical Music Essentials

July 26, 2019

Whether you're a classical connoisseur or a musical neophyte, here are ten albums that belong in every music fan's library. Continue Reading

Music Essentials: The Top 10 Country Albums Every Music Fan Should Own

Brian Miller

Country Music Essentials

January 16, 2019

While several of our selections are established country classics, recorded decades ago, there are a few surprises here. Continue Reading

JIM BAIN on ‘The Very Best of Jussi Björling’ Album ReviewJanuary 24, 2023
JUSSI BJORLING HAD A SILVER TIMBRE TO HIS VOICE,AT VARIANCE WITH HIS SWEDISH ORIGIN.I FIRST HEARD THIS WONDERFUL TENOR,WHEN I…
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Mark Carr on Music Essentials: Top 10 Great Obscure Albums You Need To HearDecember 5, 2022
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Music Essentials

Essentials: Stevie Wonder ‘Innervisions’ Album Review

Music Essentials: Harry Nilsson~ Loved, Admired, Underrated

Essentials: Fred Neil, The Greatest Singer-Songwriter You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Music Essentials: Top 10 Great Obscure Albums You Need To Hear

Listen to some Sinatra

Music Essentials: The Pleasures of Vinyl

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Essentials: Fred Neil, The Greatest Singer-Songwriter You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Music Essentials: Top 10 Great Obscure Albums You Need To Hear

Listen to some Sinatra

Music Essentials: The Pleasures of Vinyl

Music Essentials: Top 10 Audiophile Vinyl Albums

Vivascene Top 10 Classic Jazz Deep Cuts Playlist

Music Essentials: The Top 10 Classical Albums Every Music Fan Should Own

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