The timeless ones.
Count Basie ft. Jimmy Rushing - Evenin'
I'd almost forgotten about Jimmy Rushing. He was one of the house saints of my first flat after moving out of my parents' flat. We used to listen to his amazing recordings with Duke Ellington at least once every party. One of the most likeably voices ever. He was the man, and I'm glad he's come back to visit me again.
Louis Armstrong - A Monday Date
Yeeas.... that sounds pretty goood...I wish I lived among people who could use the phrase 'C'mon Pops' in a non-corny way. But maybe Louis was the only one.
Miles Davis - Freddie Freeloader
Kind of Blue in the speakers in the metal workshop, and suddenly all your messing around seems kind of noble, and you're proud to be a creative.Duke Ellington - A Little Max (Parfait)
One of those tunes that remain hidden in between other tracks until suddenly random iTunes throws it at you in lone majesty and you're awestruck by all its little details.
Freddie Wadling - Ensam På Havet
So, last week Freddie died. Major profile in my hometown and a timeless, unique voice. Often when you were at some other band's gig or just a clandestine party somewhere, he would sit there on a chair in a corner, leaning on his cane, and you would gaze with veneration, knowing what power his body contained. It feels like Gothenburg won't be the same town next time I go home. Here he is, on his last record, singing one of my favourite Swedish tunes, by another of my favourite Swedish oddballs; Stina Nordenstam. 2016 is a sad year for music. One by one the lights go out...
Inatt går vi utan lanternor
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