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Roberta Flack ‘First Take’ Album Review

Roberta Flack’s debut album First Take deserves to be recognized as one of the most influential jazz albums of all time.

Chris Botti’s superb trumpet tone is front and centre on this album of romantic ballads. His move to Blue Note Records is transformational.

“On A Clear Day” is an exquisite Sinatra performance, made deep and lush by the swelling of Nelson Riddle‘s small orchestra.

The 2007 live concert at Lincoln Center resulted in one of the most pleasurable jazz albums of the past 50 years.

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.

It’s more than time to add another name to the list of great Canadian musical trios, specifically the Lorraine Desmarais Trio.