Long-time readers of this blog know that I don't often venture beyond the 1940s and 1950s in my posts or album recommendations. I have nothing against jazz recordings made during the rock era. I just find that jazz during the 15 years after World War II was and remains exceptional. I also find that the quality of the music for the most part dropped off …
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