Archive for April, 2012

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Duke Robillard Jazz Trio – Wobble Walkin' (2012)

Don’t look for the lip-smacking blues licks that have become associated with Duke Robillard for so long. Instead, the former co-founder of Roomful of Blues settles into an infectiously listenable, decidedly in-the-pocket tempo You May Also Like: Tomi Malm – Walkin’ on Air (2017) Matthew Shipp Trio – ‘New ConceptsRead More

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Steve Morse to reunite with Bob Ezrin on forthcoming Deep Purple studio effort

Over its most recent releases, Deep Purple has either worked with Michael Bradford or produced the project themselves. That looks to change with the group’s forthcoming 2012 release, which will apparently be helmed by the decidedly more high profile Bob Ezrin. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Bunny Sigler – From Bunny With Love (2012)

Bunny Sigler, an architect of the classic Philly sound, is back with a blast of straight-forward funk and sweet soul, following his gospel-themed 2008 release The Lord’s Prayer. You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon, “Wanna Make Love” (2020): One Track Mind Maceo Parker’s Roots and Grooves was half genius, halfRead More

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One Track Mind: Guns n’ Roses, “You’re Crazy” (1990)

Thinking about Guns n’ Roses in the wake of Axl Rose’s snub of the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies (which given that institution’s history is perhaps well-deserved), I had an urge to write a little something on the music You May Also Like: Blackberry Smoke, “Waiting onRead More

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Curtis Salgado on Robert Cray, Albert Collins + Others: Gimme Five

Curtis Salgado, a former sideman with Robert Cray, Roomful of Blues and Santana, drops by to discuss a handful of key career moments.

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Half Notes: The Afghan Whigs – Unbreakable: A Retrospective 1990-2006 (2007)

As the title suggests, it’s a best-of for this critically adored soul-punk act, and probably a good place for all of us to start. Myself, I had “66” and like it a lot, but I’d really fallen for lead Greg Dulli’s new band the Twilight Singers by the time thisRead More

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The Friday Morning Listen: Cab Calloway – Minnie The Moocher (1940)

If you’ve paid any attention at all to what I’ve been writing about over the years, a simple conclusion can be reached: this stuff is very important to me. You May Also Like: The Deanan Gourmet Popcorn Factory Crew, “Lil’ Kernel” (2018): One Track Mind

Clive Deamer on Radiohead's jazz-inflected sound: 'It's not pop music, not rock'

Clive Deamer on Radiohead’s jazz-inflected sound: ‘It’s not pop music, not rock’

Drummer Clive Deamer, a Radiohead touring veteran, is no closer than anyone else to placing a label on their music.

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Ex-Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley: Maybe the Mayans are on to something

Ace Frehley, the former guitarist with Kiss, has taken a close look around — and he’s not so sure the Mayans don’t have a point when it comes to their end-of-the-world predictions for 2012. You May Also Like: How ‘Revenge’ Became Kiss’ Last Gasp of Greatness

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Julian Lennon on Beatles-obsessed collectors: 'The whole thing is bizarre'

Growing up around the Beatles, young Julian Lennon saw firsthand how fame enveloped them. Still, he’s surprised at how far some people will go in 2012 as they pursue all things Fab. You May Also Like: How Julian Lennon Faced It All on ‘Everything Changes’