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Jazz and Blues Music

Jazz music is actually rooted in Blues music. The first jazz music originated in New Orleans, Louisiana around the start of the 20th century. The genre was born out of a blend of African American musical styles with Western music technique and theory, jazz uses blue notes, syncopation, swing, call and response, polyrhythms, and improvisation among its many stylistic markers.
Blues music is a vocal and instrumental form based on the use of the blue notes and a repetitive pattern that typically follows a twelve-bar structure. The music evolved in the United States in the communities of former African slaves, from spirituals, praise songs, field hollers, shouts, and chants.
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Top 10 Jazz Songs
1. At Last - Etta James
At Last by Etta James from the album At Last! (Remastered)
2. Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Pride and Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble from the album The Real Deal: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1
3. I’d Love to Change the World - Ten Years After
I’d Love to Change the World by Ten Years After from the album A Space In Time
4. It’s Bad You Know - R.L. Burnside
It’s Bad You Know by R.L. Burnside from the album Come On In
5. Solid Sender - John Lee Hooker
Solid Sender by John Lee Hooker from the album Travelin’
6. Ain’t No Sunshine (Featuring Tracy Chapman) - Buddy Guy & Tracy Chapman
Ain’t No Sunshine (Featuring Tracy Chapman) by Buddy Guy & Tracy Chapman from the album Bring ‘Em In
7. Soul Man - The Blues Brothers
Soul Man by The Blues Brothers from the album Briefcase Full of Blues
8. Boom Boom - John Lee Hooker
Boom Boom by John Lee Hooker from the album Urban Blues (Bonus Tracks)
9. Lie to Me - Jonny Lang
Lie to Me by Jonny Lang from the album Lie to Me
10. The House Is Rockin’ - Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
The House Is Rockin’ by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble from the album The Real Deal: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1
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Top 10 Jazz Albums
1. Back to the River (Bonus Track Version) - Susan Tedeschi
Back to the River (Bonus Track Version) by Susan Tedeschi
2. Introducing… Seasick Steve - EP - Seasick Steve
Introducing… Seasick Steve - EP by Seasick Steve
3. At Last! (Remastered) - Etta James
At Last! (Remastered) by Etta James
4. Come On In - R.L. Burnside
Come On In by R.L. Burnside
5. From the Cradle (Live) - Eric Clapton
From the Cradle (Live) by Eric Clapton
6. The Real Deal: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 - Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
The Real Deal: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
7. Bring ‘Em In - Buddy Guy
Bring ‘Em In by Buddy Guy
8. Briefcase Full of Blues - The Blues Brothers
Briefcase Full of Blues by The Blues Brothers
9. One Kind Favor (Bonus Track Version) - B.B. King
One Kind Favor (Bonus Track Version) by B.B. King
10. From the Reach - Sonny Landreth
From the Reach by Sonny Landreth
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Top 10 Jazz Artists
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra transformed popular music. Often cited as the single finest interpreter of American standards, he influenced generations of vocalists such as Nat King Cole and Carmen McRae by focusing on phrasing and matching narrative nuance and emoti
Norah Jones
This young singer and pianist has so much talent that she can’t be
contained by one genre of music. The American-born, Texas-bred daughter of
Indian music legend Ravi Shankar has after-hours jazz, soul, country,
blues and folk music at her command, aSade
Sade hit the Day-Glo mid-1980s like a cool, monochromatic breeze. The singer updated the classic continental style of Audrey Hepburn and married it with a vocal approach that was more whisper than growl. It’s always worked, though, since Sade’s icy v
Kenny G
Kenny G has single-handedly transformed jazz into a genre that actually sells records in numbers normally associated with modern pop stars (over 30 million sold so far). Unlike such Smooth Jazz pioneers as Grover Washington Jr. and David Sanborn, how
Diana Krall
Thanks to her maturely seductive voice, subtle piano chops, and a deep-rooted familiarity with the classic American songbook, Diana Krall is good enough to have earned the attention of older Vocal Jazz fans looking for a throwback to the good old day
Miles Davis
Arguably, no single artist has changed the face of modern music so profoundly, and so many times, as Miles Davis. As Charlie “Yardbird” Parker was busy revolutionizing the jazz world with his stripped-down, freewheeling style called Bop, he invited t
Ray Charles
Heaven and earth battle it out in the music of Ray Charles, who combined gospel with the best of secular music and helped give birth to soul, rock, and hard bop. His early work showed the silky influences of the Nat “King” Cole trio and the piano blu
Chris Botti
If Kenny G ruled the smooth jazz roost during the 1980s and ’90s, Chris Botti claimed the modern instrumental throne during the 2000s. Botti is a solid musician who possesses a real feel for jazz, but the key to his success probably lies in the cool
Ella Fitzgerald
Thought by many to be the greatest female jazz singer ever, Ella Fitzgerald enjoyed unparalleled success via such standards as “Lady be Good” and “I Get a Kick Out of You.” At home fronting both large orchestras and intimate string sections, Fitzgera
Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole’s great piano work with his jazz trio got overshadowed by his massive vocal success in the 1950s yet each phase of his career offers up so many riches that it proves that the lines between jazz and popular music just don’t matter. Cole’
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Top 10 Blues Songs
1. What a Wonderful World (Single) - Louis Armstrong
What a Wonderful World (Single) by Louis Armstrong from the album Louis Armstrong’s All-Time Greatest Hits
2. La Vie en Rose (Single) - Louis Armstrong
La Vie en Rose (Single) by Louis Armstrong from the album Louis Armstrong’s All-Time Greatest Hits
3. Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles & The Count Basie Orchestra
Georgia On My Mind by Ray Charles & The Count Basie Orchestra from the album Ray Sings, Basie Swings
4. Take Five - Dave Brubeck
Take Five by Dave Brubeck from the album Dave Brubeck’s Greatest Hits
5. Rise - Herb Alpert
Rise by Herb Alpert from the album Rise
6. In the Mood - Glenn Miller
In the Mood by Glenn Miller from the album Platinum Glenn Miller
7. C-Jam Blues - Oscar Peterson
C-Jam Blues by Oscar Peterson from the album Night Train
8. In a Sentimental Mood - John Coltrane & Duke Ellington
In a Sentimental Mood by John Coltrane & Duke Ellington from the album The Very Best of John Coltrane
9. So What - Miles Davis
So What by Miles Davis from the album Kind of Blue
10. Feeling Good - Nina Simone
Feeling Good by Nina Simone from the album Compact Jazz: Nina Simone
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Top 10 Blues Albums
1. Blue Train (Remastered) - John Coltrane
Blue Train (Remastered) by John Coltrane
2. Birth of the Cool (The Rudy Van Gelder Edition Remastered) - Miles Davis
Birth of the Cool (The Rudy Van Gelder Edition Remastered) by Miles Davis
3. When My Heart Finds Christmas - Harry Connick, Jr.
When My Heart Finds Christmas by Harry Connick, Jr.
4. Kind of Blue - Miles Davis
Kind of Blue by Miles Davis
5. The Essential Kenny G - Kenny G
The Essential Kenny G by Kenny G
6. Speak Low (Bonus Track Version) - Boz Scaggs
Speak Low (Bonus Track Version) by Boz Scaggs
7. Careless Love - Madeleine Peyroux
Careless Love by Madeleine Peyroux
8. The Very Best of Diana Krall - Diana Krall
The Very Best of Diana Krall by Diana Krall
9. Smooth Jazz #1s - Various Artists
Smooth Jazz #1s by Various Artists
10. Nina Simone: Anthology - Nina Simone
Nina Simone: Anthology by Nina Simone
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Top 10 Blues Artists
Eric Clapton
In the Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos, and in his own bands, guitarist Eric Clapton has continually redefined his own version of the blues. Raised by his grandparents after his mother abandoned him at an early age, Eric Clapton
Ray Charles
Heaven and earth battle it out in the music of Ray Charles, who combined gospel with the best of secular music and helped give birth to soul, rock, and hard bop. His early work showed the silky influences of the Nat “King” Cole trio and the piano blu
Stevie Ray Vaughan
The loss of Stevie Ray Vaughan in a 1990 helicopter crash was a rock (and blues) death on par with the loss of Jimi Hendrix and Otis Redding, so deeply was the public moved. Vaughan had been the catalyst for a massive blues revival in the 1980s, with
B.B. King
The undisputed king of the blues, B.B. “Blues Boy” King will go down in history as one of the most important electric guitarists and blues singers ever. King’s vocals are smooth and rich as they emote wailing cries and good-hearted humor, while every
Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt’s mellifluous voice, accomplished guitar playing and classic catalog of blues, folk, R&B, and pop songs have made her one of the most acclaimed artists of her generation. Though she made her debut in in 1971, it was not until 1989’s Nick
Etta James
Blues, soul, jazz, R&B, and rock vocalist Etta James forged a five-decade career with an alternately powerful and poignant voice gracing over a dozen hit singles and earning her four Grammys and a prominent place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Keb’ Mo’
Keb’ Mo’s unique style lies somewhere between the soul of Delta Blues and the melodic feel of contemporary folk, bundled in a story-like framework. Whether delivering a sparse solo song or fully arranged bluesy pop, Mo’s rich vocals and earthy acoust
John Lee Hooker
Blues musician John Lee Hooker helped define the post-World War II electric blues with his one-chord boogie compositions and his rhythmic electric guitar work. His deep voice was inimitable. Historically, he was one of the great links between the blu
Buddy Guy
Eric Clapton calls Buddy Guy his favorite blues guitarist. Put his amazing guitar playing together with a singing voice that is its equal and you have pure blues heaven. Guy went to Chicago in 1957 and hung out with legends such as B.B. King. He put
Fats Domino
With more than 65 million record sales to his credit, New Orleans singer and pianist Fats Domino out sold every 1950s rock & roll pioneer except Elvis Presley leaving an indelible and profound impact on subsequent generations of musicians.
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Blues
Delta blues, Chicago blues, electric blues. All blues all the time.
Mardi Gras
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!
Swing
The swingin’-est big bands, vocalists and combos.
TGIF Blues
A barbecue sized serving of scorching guitars, wailing women, and beefy backbeats.
Torch
The jukebox of longing and sorrow offers an endless selection of classics and legendary performers. Let songs of unrequited love fan your flame.
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Acid Jazz
Dig into the roots of acid jazz and explore today’s new grooves.
Bossa Nova
The girl from Ipanema goes to Sao Paulo, Salvador, Brasilia, and beyond.
Cool Yule
Pour yourself a stiff eggnog and get lost in our holiday jazz joint.
Frank’s World
Sinatra and his pals make Frank’s World swing 24/7.
Holiday Oasis
Escape the Holiday Rush with Romantic Smooth Jazz & Soulful Slow Jams
Jazz/Blues Music News
Jazz Legends Play The Blues: A Tribute to America's Roots Music - KUAR
Jazz Legends Play The Blues: A Tribute to America's Roots MusicKUAR, AR - 20 hours agoHis work legitimized and commercialized the Blues, which up until then, had been folk music enjoyed mainly by rural black populations. The Jim Cullum Jazz …
Music DVD/CD Review: Various Arists - Delmark: 55 Years Of Jazz … - Blogcritics.org
Music DVD/CD Review: Various Arists - Delmark: 55 Years Of Jazz …Blogcritics.org, OH - 7 hours agoWhen Bob Koester started selling old jazz and blues recordings scrounged from second-hand stores out of a box in his college dormitory back in the early …
Jazz Legend Awarded at NYC Council - WNYC
Jazz Legend Awarded at NYC CouncilWNYC, NY - 9 hours agoLee has also composed original scores for his son Spike's films, like this track you're hearing, from "Mo Better Blues."
Sally’s brings in multitalented Robillard - Middletown Press
Sally’s brings in multitalented RobillardMiddletown Press, CT - 6 hours agoRobillard is really a one-man cheering section for the blues, in all its forms and permutations. The Blues Music Awards (formerly WCHandy Awards) have named …
A new perspective on old songs - Boston Globe
Boston GlobeA new perspective on old songsBoston Globe, United States - 3 hours agoSo we recorded "Motel Blues" and that felt good, and we just kept doing it. Eventually we wound up with 13 songs and had an album. …









