Subject: Nat King Cole

• Q&A With Marco Benevento of the Benevento Russo Duo

  October 24, 2007

• Guilty Pleasures

  A list of the lousiest songs a guy ever loved.

  October 30, 1997

• Bring Back That Sunny Ade

  The King of juju makes party music with a message.

  July 30, 1998

• Christmas Packages

  The best holiday discs, as well as others that will make you pity the yule.

  December 10, 1998

• Turkish Delight

  Bandleader Sam Bivens brings six decades of jazz history to Turk's Supper Club.

  February 17, 2000

• Beyond Playlist presents Xmas-rated, part two: Reissues and Retreads

  This year, we've wrapped our roundup of holiday albums a bit differently. Instead of delivering it to you in one big lump (like coal), we're parceling out the reviews online, with a blog each weekday through December 24 devoted to recordings in a different category. Part two features "Reissues and Retreads," which spotlights a re-release from (yippee) New Kids on the Block, as well as discs by Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr., Natalie Cole and Brian McKnight, all of whom have done this Christma

  December 18, 2008

• Various artists

  December 20, 2001

• Backwash

  March 21, 2002

• The Stations Remain the Same

  May 27, 2004

• Encore

  June 3, 2004

• Various Artists

  You're Sensational: Cole Porter in the '20s, '40s, & '50s/Cole Porter Centennial Collection, Volume 2 (Indiana Historical Society/Koch International Classics)

  December 21, 2000

• Desperate Housewife

  Moving Hedda Gabler ahead several generations gives the play new life.

  October 12, 2006

• Voices From the Past

  Sheryl Renee recognizes her favorites.

  April 7, 2005

• Somewhat Forgettable

  Nat King Cole & Me makes phat music but thin drama.

  May 27, 2004

• Sacred Art

  Cleo Parker Robinson interprets Mary Lou's Mass

  May 13, 2004

• Xmas Marks the Spot

  A guide to new holiday discs, from surprise presents to Tannen-bombs.

  December 12, 2002

• Consumed

  Nuts!

  December 5, 2002

• In the Mood for Mood

  Wong Kar-Wai continues to create impressive depth without relying on...a plot!

  March 1, 2001

• The Doors

  The Bright Midnight Sampler: 14 Songs/8 Concerts (Bright Midnight Records/Rhino Handmade), Various Artists Stoned Immaculate: The Music of the Doors (Elektra)

  March 1, 2001

• Lady Sang the Blues

  Monica Janzen had a great voice, a solid band and a new record. She also had breast cancer.

  December 7, 2000

• Time of the Season

  This year's holiday CDs alternately inspire joy, nausea and terror. Which would you prefer?

  December 9, 1999

• Taking Wing

  The Subdudes may be grounded, but Magpie's flying high.

  May 6, 1999

• In His Life

  Beatles producer George Martin tries to pass along the wisdom of the ages.

  March 4, 1999

• Year-End Close-Out

  We've got 1998's best albums in stock, but they're going fast.

  December 24, 1998

• Loved to Death

  Jim Garner wanted to murder his wife, Dana. Even from the grave, he may get his way.

  April 3, 1997

• Feedback

  February 20, 1997

• Quiz Show

  Before you declare yourself a Grammy expert, let Backbeat test your skills.

  February 13, 1997

• Taking Cake

  October 10, 1996

• Giving Until It Hurts

  Great musical moments in Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon history.

  August 29, 1996

• Thrills for the week

  March 14, 1996

• MUSIC BY FAMOUS PEOPLE

  December 20, 1995

• JUST SAY NOEL

  THIS YEAR'S CHRISTMAS DISCS PROVIDE SOME ROUGH SLEDDING.

  December 13, 1995

• THE MOUSE THAT ROARS

  WHY YOU SHOULD TRY TO CATCH REGGAE'S EEK-A-MOUSE.

  November 22, 1995

• IN LOVE WITH SANTA

  THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS BAUBLES? ASK THE PEOPLE WHO SHOP FOR THEM.

  December 21, 1994