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Articles by Charles Waring

A Guide To Charles Mingus’ 70s Atlantic Records Albums
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A Guide To Charles Mingus’ 70s Atlantic Records Albums

No less ambitious than his earlier work, Charles Mingus’ 70s Atlantic Records albums chart the bassist/composer’s final burst of creativity.

Best Jazz Songs: 50 Timeless Great American Songbook Classics
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Best Jazz Songs: 50 Timeless Great American Songbook Classics

From finger-clicking swingers to lovelorn laments and vehicles for virtuosic improv, the best jazz songs continue to resonate.

‘Spectrum’: The Story Behind Billy Cobham’s Kaleidoscopic Jazz-Rock Album
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‘Spectrum’: The Story Behind Billy Cobham’s Kaleidoscopic Jazz-Rock Album

Billy Cobham’s debut album, ‘Spectrum’, made the drummer a solo star after leaving the jazz-rock supergroup Mahavishnu Orchestra.

‘To Be Loved’: Michael Bublé’s Dazzling Showcase Of Versatility
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‘To Be Loved’: Michael Bublé’s Dazzling Showcase Of Versatility

An eclectic album covering many bases, ‘To Be Loved’ proved that Michael Bublé had matured into a bona fide pop star with universal appeal.

‘Olé Coltrane’: The Story Behind John Coltrane’s Jazz Masterpiece
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‘Olé Coltrane’: The Story Behind John Coltrane’s Jazz Masterpiece

Saxophone magus John Coltrane closed his Atlantic account with ‘Olé Coltrane’, a key album that unlocked his later musical explorations.

Best Gospel Songs: 50 Life-Affirming Expressions Of Faith
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Best Gospel Songs: 50 Life-Affirming Expressions Of Faith

From euphoric celebrations of salvation to optimistic messages of hope and redemption, the best gospel songs continue to uplift and inspire…

‘Green Onions’: Behind Booker T And The MGs’ Sizzling Soul Stew
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‘Green Onions’: Behind Booker T And The MGs’ Sizzling Soul Stew

Establishing the Stax Records’ sound, Booker T And The MGs’ debut album, ‘Green Onions’, remains a totemic release in soul and R&B music.

Best Atlantic Records Jazz Albums: 20 Classics That Shaped Modern Jazz
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Best Atlantic Records Jazz Albums: 20 Classics That Shaped Modern Jazz

The best Atlantic Records jazz albums provide an exhilarating journey from sizzling hard bop to revolutionary free jazz.

Best Seal Songs: 20 Essential Tracks From The Iconic UK Soul Singer
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Best Seal Songs: 20 Essential Tracks From The Iconic UK Soul Singer

The best Seal songs reveal an artist with a unique voice whose killer hooks and poetic lyrics straddle the worlds of pop, soul and jazz.

Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree: The Story Behind The Classic Song
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Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree: The Story Behind The Classic Song

An evergreen Christmas song, Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree is a shiny Yuletide bauble that has inspired a sleigh-full of cover versions.

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