Category Archives: Instrumental Thursday

Instrumental Thursdays ∞ Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey

From their new, outstanding album – One Day In Brooklyn. A stupendous rework of John’s song about his mother. Listen:Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey ∞ Julia More:Instrumentals Use some of you 50 FREE Downloads from eMusic to get more instrumentals.

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Jazz Week 2009 & Instrumental Thursdays ∞ The Frog Threw His Head Back And Laughed

I am truly surprised that Jenny Scheinman hasn’t caught on in the music blogoweb. She is a unique talent, whether playing jazz violin, singing Americana or composing beautiful song titles. Listen:Jenny Scheinman ∞ The Frog Threw His Head Back And … Continue reading

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Instrumental Thursdays ∞ December

Growing up, listening to George Winston’s “December” always marked the beginning of the Christmas season. I can remember lying on the carpet in front of the wood stove, this record on the stereo, the Christmas tree lights glowing in the … Continue reading

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Instrumental Thursdays ∞ More Free Music From Amazon

Need some incredible instrumental jazz? “Swing” over to Amazon. They are giving away a FREE ECM sampler, which artists like Bill Frissell, Pat Metheny and Jan Garbarek (to name a few). The track below is a slow vibe number, as … Continue reading

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Instrumental Thursdays ∞ Jake Shimabukuro

I saw Jake Shimabukuro at The Philly Folk Fest. He blew me away. His ukulele playing is unlike any other ukulele playering you have ever heard. If this doesn’t impress you, nothing will. Listen:Jake Shimabukuro ∞ While My Guitar Gently … Continue reading

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Mix Week ∞ Instrumental Music To Study By

The next mix I’ll feature is dedicated to all you college kids who should be studying instead of reading music blogs. 1. Sylvia Capova ∞ Beethoven: Piano Sonata #8 In C Minor, Op. 13, “Pathétique” – 1. Grave – Allegro … Continue reading

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Jaw Droppers & Instrumental Thursdays ∞ Keep On Schein’ing

If you were here yesterday, you read my take on Jenny Scheinman’s vocal album. Here are two cuts from that wonderful, jazzy instrumental disc – Crossing The Field. It seems each year there is an artist I discover thru eMusic … Continue reading

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Jaw Droppers & Instrumental Thursdays

Listen:Andrew Bird ∞ Minor Beatrice (10:01) What makes your jaw drop? Leave a hullabaloo. More:Jaw Droppers More:Instrumentals Use some of you 50 FREE Downloads from eMusic to get more Jaw Droppers.

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