Ruthie Foster Confirmed Her Genius With ‘The Truth According to Ruthie Foster’
Released 10 years ago today, ‘The Truth According to Ruthie Foster’ was much more than a blues triumph.
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When Umphrey’s McGee Created ‘Mantis,’ Their First In-Studio Project
Known for their spontaneity and informal composing, Umphrey’s McGee tried something 10 years ago today that they’d never done before.
Miles Davis’ Expanded ‘Kind of Blue: Legacy Edition’ Struck the Perfect Balance
10 years ago today, an expanded reissue of Miles Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue’ finally put these historic sessions in perspective without breaking the bank.
Andrew Bird’s ‘Noble Beast / Useless Creatures’ Was as Challenging as It Was Gorgeous
Issued 10 years ago this week, Andrew Bird’s ‘Noble Beast / Useless Creatures’ seemed like odd, demanding music when described. Only, it really wasn’t.
Derek Trucks Band’s ‘Already Free’ Gave Us a Fine-Tuned, Intimate Farewell
Derek Trucks Band released ‘Already Free,’ their final studio recording, 10 years ago today.
Johnny Winter Refined His Hell-Raising Brand of Texas Blues on ‘Guitar Slinger’
35 years ago, Johnny Winter returned with a great, grimy studio album where you could smell the booze and cigarettes.
Herbie Hancock’s ‘Fat Albert Rotunda’ Hinted at Mainstream Successes to Come
Fifty years ago, Herbie Hancock paused to have a little cartoon-related fun. And when Herbie is having fun, his listeners usually are, too.
How ‘Wish’ Scuffed Up Joshua Redman’s Initial Melodicism
Joshua Redman’s sophomore album, released 25 years ago, represented a bold new direction for the just-debuted saxophonist.
Philip Glass Transcended David Bowie’s Towering Influence on ‘Low Symphony’
Released 25 years ago, Philip Glass’ ‘Low Symphony’ wasn’t a note-for-note David Bowie redo, but a brilliant borrowing of themes for inspiration.
Walter ‘Wolfman’ Washington Got Going Again With ‘Doin’ the Funky Thing’
Released 10 years ago, Walter “Wolfman” Washington’s ‘Doin the Funky Thing’ embraced blues modernity, while keeping one scuffed-up toe in the past.
