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Colors are multifaceted. While they describe a wavelength of reflected light, they can also be descriptors of mood. The color blue has certainly borne its share in this regard. In this hour, we will explore how jazz musicians weave the color blue, mood, and feelings into a tapestry of sound.
Artist | Track | Album |
Kai Winding & J. J. Johnson | Blue Monk | The Great Kai and J. J. |
Horace Silver | The Cape Verdean Blues | The Cape Verdean Blues |
Stanley Turrentine | Light Blue | That's Where It's At |
Joey Alexander | SeƱor Blues | In a Sentimental Mood |
Dave Stryker | Blues Strut | Blue Soul |
Ken Nordine | Blue | Colors |
Gerald Wilson | Moody Blue | You Better Believe It! |
Mat Maneri | Blue Sun | Blue Decco |
John Jenkins, Clifford Jordan & Bobby Timmons | Blue Jay | Jenkins, Jordan & Timmons |
Thad Jones | Little Girl Blue | Detroit-New York Junction |
Herbie Mann | Blue Echo | Just Wailin' |