This was a rare thing: an album of guitar music where the guitar isn’t really the point. Put a different way, it’s the ideas that are given the focus, not the chops. You May Also Like: Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog – ‘Connection’ (2023) Bill Frisell – Music IS (2018)
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Adrian Belew’s just-completed tour with Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto presented an opportunity to revisit their time in King Crimson. Unfortunately, Belew says, partial reunions are all that fans are likely to see for the foreseeable future. You May Also Like: Adrian Belew’s ‘Side One’ Was a Journey Through HisRead More
The inaugural International Jazz Day on April 30, called by Herbie Hancock as his initial proposal upon being named a goodwill ambassador by UNESCO, will include concerts in New Orleans, Paris and New York. Jazz-related events are also scheduled in several dozen other countries, as well. You May Also Like:Read More
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As fans dig deeper into the newly announced track listing for Neil Young’s long-awaited reunion project with Crazy Horse, a theme of familiarity certainly emerges. You May Also Like: How Neil Young’s Complex, Hypnotic ‘Greendale’ Revived the Concept Album
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