Archive for June 17th, 2012

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Ralph Peterson – The Duality Perspective (2012)

Edward LaRose’s painting on the cover, itself so full of ying-and-yang dualities, sets an expectant tone for Ralph Peterson’s layered and challenging new recording — and the drummer delivers. You May Also Like: How the Dr. John-Led ‘Bluesiana’ Sequel Somehow Matched the Original Cuong Vu 4-Tet, featuring Bill Frisell –Read More

Steely Dan Sunday: "Third World Man" (1980)

Steely Dan Sunday: “Third World Man” (1980)

The last song of the “classic” Steely Dan period ends ‘Gaucho’ on a solemn note.

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Dion, Jay and the Americans, others – Sounds of the City: New York Area Doo Wop 1956-66 (2007): Forgotten Series

Let’s get one thing out of the way right now: doo wop music was not created to be used as fodder for public television fund-raisers. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Tessa Souter – Beyond the Blue (2012)

With Beyond the Blue, jazz vocalist Tessa Souter expertly blends European classical tropes with the jazz spirit. You May Also Like: No related posts.