Archive for December 18th, 2011

Move over, Rolling Stone!: Here are Mark Saleski's Top 10 Guitarists

Move over, Rolling Stone!: Here are Mark Saleski’s Top 10 Guitarists

There’s a problem with any list that attempts to rank players as if one is ‘better’ than another.

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Harry Connick Jr. Trio – Music from 'The Happy Elf' (2011)

This plays like Vince Guaraldi for a new generation, as Harry Connick Jr. performs an all-original, Christmas-themed set that recalls the spirit of the season without falling into the cliches that often follow better known Yuletide classics. You May Also Like: The Jerry Granelli Trio – ‘Plays Vince Guaraldi &Read More

Steely Dan Sunday, "Kid Charlemagne" (1976)

Steely Dan Sunday, “Kid Charlemagne” (1976)

The first track from Steely Dan’s ‘The Royal Scam’ features jazz changes over a chugging funk-disco groove. It’s famous for something else, however.