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Nina Simone – Forbidden Fruit (Full Album)
Forbidden Fruit is the third studio album by Nina Simone. It was her second studio album for Colpix.
Reception
The contemporaneous DownBeat reviewer commented that Forbidden Fruit was not a jazz album, but added that “Simone demonstrates here that she has the equipment and some of the potential to be a fairly good jazz vocalist”.
Personnel: Nina Simone – vocals, piano Al Shackman – guitar Chris White – bass Bobby Hamilton – drums
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On This Day in Jazz History — July 13, 1954 🔥DINAH WASHINGTON RECORDED "TEACH ME TONIGHT," ONE OF THE DEFINING PERFORMANCES OF HER CAREER. Originally written by Gene DePaul and Sammy Cahn, Teach Me Tonight had already been recorded by several artists, but Dinah Washington transformed it into something unforgettable. Her combination of jazz phrasing, blues feeling, and conversational storytelling turned the song into a major hit, reaching the pop charts and introducing her to an even wider audience. This recording perfectly illustrates why she earned the title "Queen of the Blues." Every phrase is delivered with elegance, warmth, and impeccable swing—qualities that continue to inspire jazz singers today. Why it matters:
🎙️ One of Dinah Washington's signature recordings.
🎼 A brilliant example of jazz crossing into mainstream popular music.
🎷 A timeless lesson in vocal interpretation and emotional storytelling. 💬 Today's Question If you could take one vocal jazz lesson from Dinah Washington, what would it be—her phrasing, her timing, or the emotion she brings to every lyric? Every day has a story. Every story has a soundtrack. 🎷 Follow ProJazz for your daily journey through jazz history. 📷by James Kriegsmann, public domain via Wikimedia Commons
"You can't rob me of my music. It's in me."
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Christian McBride – bass Steve Gadd – drums Chick Corea – piano
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Jim Hall – Jazz Guitar
Jazz Guitar is the debut album by jazz guitarist Jim Hall recorded in early 1957 for the Pacific Jazz label.
Reception
Ken Dryden (AllMusic)  wrote that the album “is a valuable introduction to the long, successful career of Jim Hall. The music sticks to familiar standards from the swing era and is often low key, much like the man himself.”
Personnel: Jim Hall – guitar Red Mitchell – bass Carl Perkins – piano
George Duke – Illusions
Illusions is a studio album by American keyboardist George Duke released in 1995 on Warner Bros Records. The album reached No. 33 on the Bil
Illusionsis a studio album by American keyboardist George Duke released in 1995 on Warner Bros Records. The album reached No. 33 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and No. 3 on both the Billboard Top Jazz Albums and Top Contemporary Jazz Albums charts.
Reception
AllMusic review by Craig Lytle awarded the album 4 stars and stated:”George Duke is truly a music virtuoso. From his many contributions as a producer, arranger, writer, musician, and singer, the California native has laid down one grand effort after another. On this album, first and foremost, Duke utilizes this vast platform to express his musical passions. And in his own ingenious way, he voices his indiscreet discernment on the many virtues and vices of society. This set is eclectic, and at times, audaciously eccentric. Of the 13 selections, four are instrumentals and several are tinted with a sweet R&B coating. However, every number is seasoned with Duke’s indelible jazzy melodies and interludes. The Synclavier-toting keyboardist is supported by an outstanding cast of performers, which includes the Emotions, Marvin Winans, Stanley Clarke, James Ingram, and Dianne Reeves, to name a few.”
Joe Zawinul – Faces & Places
Faces & Places is a jazz album by Joe Zawinul, released in 2002 on ESC Records. This album was nominated to Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album.
Reception
“The basis for this production entails an array of rather predictable worldbeat-style discourses consisting of shifting percussion vamps, North African modalities, and quaint Austrian folk melodies. There are some touching moments to complement a few rousing opuses. Overall, there are some compelling musical events to coincide with what appears to be a hodgepodge of contrasting notions stitched together.” – Glenn Astarita/AllMusic.
