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The Move – Looking On (1970): Forgotten Series

The Move – Looking On (1970): Forgotten Series

If Americans are aware of the Move at all, it’s probably because they morphed into Electric Light Orchestra.

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Miles Davis, with Quincy Jones and the Gil Evans Orchestra – Live at Montreux (2013)

You see Miles Davis’ age, you sense it, in his fingers. Otherwise remarkably well preserved on this date, just months before his death, the legendary trumpeter certainly looks the part — from the technicolor jacket to the red horn You May Also Like: When Miles Davis Finally Looked Back onRead More

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Deep Beatles: “Hello Little Girl” (Decca audition, 1962)

Last week’s Deep Beatles took a closer look at the Beatles’ 1962 audition for Decca Records. Since manager Brian Epstein wanted to present Decca’s A&R department with a vivid picture of the Beatles’ live shows, he asked the band to perform covers You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Please MisterRead More

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Matt Holman’s Diversion Ensemble – When Flooded (2013)

An emerging talent who has starred in Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society and a 2009 winner of ASCAP Young Jazz Composer’s Competition, trumpet player Matt Holman has put it all together for his maiden record as a leader, When Flooded. You May Also Like: Kate Gentile + International Contemporary EnsembleRead More

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Jamie Block – Whitecaps on the Hudson (2013)

The title track, and other key moments like “Sam Patch” and “My Head” here, blend the brutal, hard-won spoken-word honesty of Lou Reed with a rootsy, rattling cadence. But this is more than an Americana take on the Velvet Underground. You May Also Like: Farewell Milwaukee – FM (2016) HowRead More

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Exclusive stream: Conspiracy featuring Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood, “New World” (2004; 2013 reissue)

Stream an advance track from the long-awaited remaster of Conspiracy Live, featuring former Yes band mates Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood. You May Also Like: Billy Sherwood Talks #Yes50, ‘Topographic Drama’ and a Tribute to Chris Squire Esquire featuring Nikki Squire, “Ministry of Life” (2016): One Track Mind ‘A LifeRead More

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The Friday Morning Listen: Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes – The Jukes (1979)

Big musical weekend in these parts. Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes will be visiting the New Hampshire seacoast and me & TheWife™ are more than ready. You May Also Like: Patti Scialfa Once Again Showed She Could Stand on Her Own With ’23rd Street Lullaby’ On the Joy, andRead More

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Soft Machine Legacy – ‘Burden of Proof’ (2013)

Soft Machine will never exist again, but one of the best of the Canterbury bands still lives on via an alumni band.

Boz Scaggs on David Paich, Duane Allman and ‘Silk Degrees’: Gimme Five

Boz Scaggs on David Paich, Duane Allman and ‘Silk Degrees’: Gimme Five

Boz Scaggs joins us to discuss ‘Lowdown,’ ‘Dindi,’ ‘Miss Sun,’ ‘Loan Me a Dime’ and a memorable collaboration with Georgie Fame.

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Bob Arthurs and Steve LaMattina – Jazz for Svetlana (2013)

Perhaps the best birthday present a woman named Svetlana has ever received, Jazz for Svetlana is what happens when two musicians gather to lay something down without expectations. You May Also Like: Torben Waldorff – Holiday On Fire (2017) Bob Mintzer, Snarky Puppy, Grace Fox + Others: Big Bands, BigRead More