Nala Sinephro's Endlessness has been on constant repeat, she has created a psychedelic yet ethereal jazz sound that is so uniquely hers.
Kelela just released a live album that's so stunning (In the Blue Light), she touches on how her Dad instilled the jazz gene in her and it showsss.
Sade - Promise is also very smooth jazz sounding, and tbh who can say no to the soothing tones of Sade in the morning?
Would be amiss not to mention some Bossa Nova - my go-to picks are a lovers pair, Astrud Gilberto (The Astraud Gilberto Album) and Joao Gilberto (Getz/Gilberto #2 - Live at Carnegie Hall)
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Jazz: Power to the People - Joe Henderson
R&B: Street Love - Lloyd
Afr(ican?): Si Les Gaulois Avaient Su!… - Francis Bebey
Old school: Cuban Soul 18 Kilates - Cassiano
Classical: Requiem/Messe des pêcheurs de Villerville - Fauré, Ensemble Musique Oblique
All types: Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana - Sheena Ringo
Feb 21, 2025
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I love jazz at night but is there someone else it should be listening to?
Feb 21, 2025
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marvin gaye, sly & the family stone, stevie wonder, shit like that. some of my fav tracks would include “please dont stay (go away)“ by marvin, ”i met a little girl” by marvin, “if you want me to stay“ by sly & the family stone, “can’t strain my brain” by sly, “all i do” by stevie, “superwoman” by stevie, “express your love theme” by the memphis mustangs, “para machuchar meu coraçao” by stan getz & joao gilberto, “saudade vem correndo“ by stan getz & luiz bonfa, “too young to go steady” by john coltrane, ”maryam” by ahmad jamal, and ”when you wish upon a star” by bill evans
Apr 3, 2024
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a myth dating from the victorian period, these tiny, decorative glass bottles were wept into by those mourning their loved ones. once the tears collected eventually evaporated, this marked the end of their mourning period.
this myth has been debunked by scientists, with others saying that these bottles were in fact used to store perfumes, but i'm very obsessed with this romantic notion and will be sticking to it!
Feb 18, 2025
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i see solitude as metamorphosis. you need that time in the cocoon to really check in with yourself and the joy of that comes from how you'll gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
sometimes i spend SO much time with myself that i get SO BORED that I HAVE to venture outside of myself. when i say venture, i mean challenging myself in how i self- express which will in turn, nourish my interactions with others when i choose to seek company.
proceeding to create art, but trying new methods. going down youtube rabbit holes of things i am interested in so i can discover new references. cooking a meal without following a recipe and surprising myself. making the space i am in super cosy (candles, snacks on deck, music, blankets) going on long walks and picking up conversations with strangers through shared observations of life around us. watching music festivals/boiler rooms and dancing around my room like a mad man.
once you feel comfortable in being by yourself, you'll be more aware of what you need from your company and when you seek it, you'll be a lot more intentional about it and cherish it even more.
Oct 7, 2024
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*shines bright light in your face*
But WHY do you like what you like?!
Echoing a sentiment from Tyler, the Creator, where he tweeted for people to expand on what they liked about his songs and delve into the WHY (i.e the bridge, chords, riffs)
Truly believe it’s so so important to be able to articulate why things bring us enjoyment, pleasure and giddiness, because that just makes way for one to obsess/ research and learn more about said thing!
This is basically a gratitude post for PI, I just love blagging about what makes this Little Life of Mine more bearable !!!
Sep 27, 2024