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23. Fraser Fifield and Graeme Stephen’s lovely ‘Esotero’.
This slow-build gem (listen right to the end) from Fraser Fifield and Graeme Stephen: their lovely ‘Esotero’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwgW1jJ4NiA
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22. The amazing Seonaid Aitken.
I was torn as to whether to share her wonderful fiddle playing such as in the band Rose Room, but…
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21. Some ‘cheery blues’ for Easter weekend: The Red Hot Rhythm Makers.
https://soundcloud.com/redhotrhythmmakers/port-wine-blues
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20. The superb Tommy Smith Quartet.
As for myself, thanks to covid-related fever the last 15 days have been somewhat of a blur. Being able to…
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19. The extraordinary soundtrack, ‘Astrophysik,’ by duo Herschel 36.
Today, part of the superb soundtrack, ‘Astrophysik’ by duo Herschel 36, for the astonishing 1925 silent film, Wunder Der Schöpfung….
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18. It’s International Roma Day!
For International Roma Day, Scotland’s own fabulous Roma musicians, the Ando Glaso Collective at the January 2020 Celtic Connections, Glasgow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZsiHqzN1QM…
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17. The brilliant Trio Mágico!
The brilliant Trio Mágico present their arrangements of Brazilian musical genius, Egberto Gismonti. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg1LzBCcqj4
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16. The gorgeous tones of Laura Macdonald’s saxophone: “The Land Of Beauty”
Today more beautiful, soothing music, this time from Scottish alto and soprano saxophonist Laura Macdonald. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DB_TMfQ194
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15. New Focus: lyrical jazz-classical, evoking better times.
Unhurried lyricism from New Focus – Konrad Wiszniewski & Euan Stevenson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dW8MAyVz3k
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14. Edinburgh’s The Jazz Bar’s 17-piece Big Band playing some truly heart-warming music.
The Jazz Bar in a basement in Edinburgh is one of the best venues in the UK for jazz. Here now…