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Rick Wakeman, Brownout, David Sancious + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 (So Far)

Rick Wakeman, Brownout, David Sancious + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 (So Far)

Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 (So Far) includes standout recordings from Rick Wakeman, Brownout, David Sancious, Nick Finzer, Susie Blue and others.

Prince Recalled Past Glories on ’20Ten,’ But Then Made the Same Mistakes

Prince Recalled Past Glories on ’20Ten,’ But Then Made the Same Mistakes

’20Ten’ arrived 10 years ago today from a much different place. It sounded like Prince was having … fun?

Let’s Celebrate Summer With Jamiroquai’s ‘Seven Days In Sunny June’

Let’s Celebrate Summer With Jamiroquai’s ‘Seven Days In Sunny June’

Jamiroquai set a party mood 15 years ago this month with “Seven Days In Sunny June,” using much of the playbook from the Isley Brothers’ classic cover of “Summer Breeze.”

Incognito – ‘Tomorrow’s New Dream’ (2019)

Incognito – ‘Tomorrow’s New Dream’ (2019)

‘Tomorrow’s New Dream,’ the latest album from Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick and Incognito, is a shimmering, funky delight.

Wolfgang Muthspiel, Populous, Susie Blue + Others: Five for the Road [Quarantine Edition II]

Wolfgang Muthspiel, Populous, Susie Blue + Others: Five for the Road [Quarantine Edition II]

Wolfgang Muthspiel, Populous and Susie Blue are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Trombone Shorty Raced Beyond Genres on Transcendent ‘Backatown’

Trombone Shorty Raced Beyond Genres on Transcendent ‘Backatown’

Trombone Shorty’s tenure as one of New Orleans’ main music ambassadors began 10 years ago today with the release of ‘Backatown.’

Eric Johnson, David Sancious, Jeff Beam + Others: Five for the Road [Or for Social Distancing!]

Eric Johnson, David Sancious, Jeff Beam + Others: Five for the Road [Or for Social Distancing!]

Eric Johnson, David Sancious and Jeff Beam are part of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

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Mavis Staples Wrote a New Ending For Her Father With ‘Don’t Lose This’

Mavis Staples completed an emotional, years-long journey when she finally issued leftover sessions with her dad Pops Staples five years ago today.

Black Pumas, Ben Levin, Monkey House + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2019 Rock and R&B

Black Pumas, Ben Levin, Monkey House + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2019 Rock and R&B

Preston Frazier’s Best of 2019 Rock and R&B includes Black Pumas, Alexis Evans, Ben Levin, Grupo Fantasma, Monkey House, Isaiah Sharkey, Frederico7 and others.

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Ruby Turner – ‘Love Was Here’ (2020)

Ruby Turner’s voice has the ability to lift, charge emotionally and occasionally drop the listener into a void, longing for more.