Huge in England for a time, but utterly ignored in America, the Move are typically thought of in the states — if they are thought of at all — as nothing more than an antecedent to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra.

A master also at trombone and French horn, trumpet player Mac Gollehon has experienced a rich and varied three-decade career as a sideman, leader and composer.

“I remember now.” Damn, this album is fantastic. I always seem to forget just how good it is when I go a little while without listening to it.

When life throws curveballs, it can do some compelling things in the hearts and minds of artists. In the case of Christina Aguilera, her lack of focus finds itself benefitting greatly from a series of personal changes