Archive for December 5th, 2012

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Dave Brubeck (1920-2012): An Appreciation

Dave Brubeck, convention-defying jazz pianist and author of the standards “In Your Own Sweet Way” and “The Duke,” among others, has died — just one day shy of his 92nd birthday. You May Also Like: Lyle Mays (1953-2020): An Appreciation Anthony Braxton – ‘Quartet (Standards) 2020’ (2021) Dave Stryker –Read More

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Toto co-founder Steve Lukather on his emotional new solo album: ‘I really dug deep’

‘Transition’ is Steve Lukather’s seventh solo project – and it may just be the Toto legend’s most personal yet.

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S. Victor Aaron’s Top Albums for 2012, Part 2 of 4: Mainstream and Modern Jazz

<<< Part One, Non-Jazz ||| Part 3, Whack Jazz >>> In the jazz world, I’ve found that the long-established artists, especially the ones who play in the well-established styles, get the bulk of the press and buzz. You May Also Like: Vijay Iyer Sextet – Far From Over (2017) RezRead More

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Forgotten series: The Frantics – Relax Your Mind (1968)

Many bands over the years have been called the Frantics, but the group we’re discussing here came from Billings, Montana. Formed in 1965, the Frantics experienced an enormous amount of regional success You May Also Like: The Turtles – Present the Battle of the Bands (1968): Forgotten Series Timothy B.Read More

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One Track Mind: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, “We No Who U R” (2013)

“We No Who U R,” the lead single from the 15th studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, is this sharp left from Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! You May Also Like: Jovian Tea, “Strange World” / “Red and Green Talking Machine” (2022): One Track Mind Four Jacks and aRead More