Archive for February 5th, 2013

Alan Parsons Project, "I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You" (1977): Almost Hits

Alan Parsons Project, “I Wouldn’t Want to Be Like You” (1977): Almost Hits

Typically the word “funky” does not spring to mind when considering the Alan Parsons Project. This 1977 single is the exception.

Exclusive stream: Steve Hackett with Angharad Bryn, "Lilly" from Beneath The Waves (2013)

Exclusive stream: Steve Hackett with Angharad Bryn, “Lilly” from Beneath The Waves (2013)

When Rob Reed began conceptualizing his forthcoming 1970s-style epic prog-rock tale Beneath the Waves, Magenta’s frontman decided he’d need a high-concept band, too: The all-star Kompendium includes, among many others, Steve Hackett You May Also Like: Steve Hackett, Rob Reed, Nick Beggs + others, “Spectral Mornings” (2015): One Track MindRead More

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Ben Goldberg – ‘Subatomic Particle Homesick Blues’ (2013)

Clarinetist Ben Goldberg sometimes gets so out front with his musical vision, it takes years to catch up with him.

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Kim’s Trio featuring Vincent Herring – Relationship (2013)

New Jersey resident Dasuel Kim has a secret musical weapon here – and he’s not a member of the South Korean-born bassist’s eponymous trio: Vincent Herring, a former sideman with Lionel Hampton, Art Blakey and Dizzy Gillespie You May Also Like: Casey Golden Trio – Miniature (EP) (2016)

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On Second Thought: Richard Thompson – Electric (2013)