Category 1999

back cover image from The Big Blast by Kombo

Kombo – The Big Blast 1999 Debut Recording

The Big Blast, the debut album by Kombo, is a rare but welcome musical happening: a “family” affair written, rehearsed, and recorded by two close friends. Propelled by Ron Pedley’s Hammond B3 organ along with vintage keyboards such as the…

cover to the 1999 collaboration The Song Lives On Joe Sample featuring Lalah Hathaway

Joe Sample and Lalah Hathaway – The Song Lives On

When legendary jazz pianist Joe Sample joined forces with vocalist Lalah Hathaway, the result was The Song Lives On—a soulful and emotionally rich collaboration that bridges generations and genres. The recording was released on April 20, 1999. Sample, a founding…

collage of 1999 contemporary jazz and holiday album covers from Dave Koz, Kenny G, Hiroshima, Take 6, Brian Culbertson and more.

Top Contemporary Jazz – December 3, 1999

The top ten contemporary jazz recordings 25 years ago, ranked by ContemporaryJazz.com! As it was in the 1990s, Kenny G topped the chart. However, this week he had two recordings: his renditions of standards and his third holiday album. Other…