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Almost Hits: Love, "My Little Red Book" (1966)

Almost Hits: Love, “My Little Red Book” (1966)

Authored by Hal David and Burt Bacharach, “My Little Red Book” was a staple of just about every garage rock band’s diet during the ’60s. Manfred Mann’s jazz styled version of the song — which appeared in the movie, “What’s New Pussycat” and on their My Little Red Book OfRead More

WTF?! Wednesdays: Rahsaan Roland Kirk, "I Say A Little Prayer For You (Live)" (1972)

WTF?! Wednesdays: Rahsaan Roland Kirk, “I Say A Little Prayer For You (Live)” (1972)

Like Thelonious Monk and his one-time boss Charles Mingus, Rahsaan Roland Kirk loved a pretty melody but also loved to present them in eccentric ways. You May Also Like: Mike Pride – Listening Party (2015) Matt Parker Trio – Present Time (2016) Remembering Duane Allman’s Brushes with the Jazz World

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One Track Mind: Jordan Young, "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" (2012)