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27.2.20

SALLIE BLAIR - Squeeze Me (1957-2014) 24-96 / FLAC (tracks)

With its saucy title and come-hither cover photo, Squeeze Me promises an abundance of sex-kitten thrills, but what separates Sallie Blair from dozens of other postwar bombshells is her bluesy, earthy voice -- sultriness notwithstanding, the girl can sing. This Bethlehem debut pairs Blair with arranger Richard Wess and a small-combo support unit headlined by bassist Milt Hinton, guitarist Sal Salvador, and pianist Sanford Gold. The record's candlelit ambience emphasizes Blair's prowess on romantic ballads, but a few uptempo, Latin-inspired cuts underscore the breadth of her vocal range. by Jason Ankeny

NES | BLACK STRING | MAJID BEKKAS | NGUYÊN LÊ — East - West (2020) Serie : Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic — X | FLAC (tracks), lossless

‘East meets West’ was the central theme in the life of Nesuhi Ertegün (1917-1989). He grew up as the son of the Turkish Ambassador in Washin...