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September 1, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 640
Tony Williams, The Joy of Flying (1979) I love Tony Williams – one of the best and most influential drummers around, right? Every drummer and most musicians know the name. I knew a little of his work as a leader, but mostly it’s his sideman stuff – hearing him drive the beat for others, and […]Archive
March 30, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 725
Miles Davis, Miles Smiles (1966) One of the early records from the second great Miles Davis band. And this one showcases some of Wayne Shorter’s contributions as composer (as well, of course, as a player). I owned about a hundred Miles Davis CDs at one point, all the box-sets, some bootlegs, most of the live […]Archive
November 1, 2011 by Simon Sweetman