Thriller.

© 1982 Thriller © 1982 Michael J. Jackson © 1982 MJJ Productions Inc. The most glorious human being who imparted his creative genius musically in the 20th century. I love you more Michael. Here’s to the most beautifully realised child-ego state and creative genius! Sweet and blissful dreams, as ever. _____________________________________________________________________ © 2013-2025 Arvin da […]

Scream.

Scream © 1995 Michael J. Jackson © 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. One of my favourite MJ videos/songs; it perfectly reflects what it is like being focussed in the waking state and being Black and having every little bigoted shitwit projecting their racially predatory shrapnel onto you… Alas, such moments for moi are ever only fleeting […]

Baby, It’s Cold Outside.

One of the most beautifully phrased duets in the Jazz, if not any, idiom.  Simply exquisite.   Ray Charles & Betty Carter set the standard for the Jazz duet.   _________________________________________ Ray Charlie and Betty Carter © Recorded 1961, Frank Loesser lyricist. Because it really is damn cold out there!   _____________________________________________________________________________ © 2013-2025 Arvin da Brgha.  All […]

Take The A Train by Duke Ellington.

Filmed lived performance of Duke Ellington and orchestra with the inimitable Billy Strayhorn in the audience. Duke Ellington & His Orchestra: Cat Anderson, Rolf Ericson, Herbie Jones, Cootie Williams – Trumpet Lawrence Brown – Trombone Buster Cooper – Trombone Chuck Connors – Bass Trombone Jimmy Hamilton – Clarinet & Tenor Saxophone Johnny Hodges – Alto […]