Archive for September, 2013

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Ken Peplowski – Maybe September (2013)

Maybe September, Ken Peplowski’s third outing for Capri Records, delivers the clarinetist and saxophonist in high form as expected. You May Also Like: Ken Sharp, “Hellcat” (2021): One Track Mind Ken Sharp, “Hold Me Touch Me” / “Mr. Make Believe” (2021) One Track Mind Ken Sharp, “Liquid Mercury” (2021): OneRead More

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The Friday Morning Listen: The Lounge Lizards – Live in Tokyo: Big Heart (1986)

“There is something very personal to me in his music. The music understands me.” You May Also Like: Marc Ribot + The Young Philadelphians – Live In Tokyo (2016) Matthew Shipp and Michael Bisio – Live In Seattle (2016)

Pirate Songs That Don't Suck [Sex Pistols, Alestorm + Others]: Gimme Five

Pirate Songs That Don’t Suck [Sex Pistols, Alestorm + Others]: Gimme Five

Instead of strapping on my eyepatch and hoisting the Jolly Roger, I celebrated Talk Like a Pirate Day by taking in some of my favorite pirate songs.

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One Step Beyond, Part 2: Sammy Stein on the development of free jazz

This is part two of Sammy Stein’s comprehensive look into the genesis of the rangy improvisational genre of music that eventually became known as free jazz. [Click here for Part 1.] You May Also Like: ‘All That’s Jazz,’ by Sammy Stein (2017): Books Paul Jolly, free jazz musician, club ownerRead More

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Matthew Shipp – Piano Sutras (2013)

In Hinduism, we are told that sutras are a collection of aphorisms providing guidance on how to conduct our lives. You May Also Like: Matthew Shipp Trio – Piano Song (2017) Matthew Shipp – ‘The Piano Equation’ (2020) Matthew Shipp – ‘Codebreaker’ (2021)

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Streams: Los Lobos, “The Neighborhood” from Disconnected in New York (2013)

Los Lobos challenged themselves like never before on 1990’s The Neighborhood, as heard on this smart take on the title track from the band’s forthcoming live set Disconnected in New York. You May Also Like: Los Lobos – ‘Native Sons’ (2021)

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Shows I’ll Never Forget: Jerry Garcia Band, September 17, 1976

At Walsh Auditorium, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ: The category is Shows I’ll Never Forget, and certain shows have a radioactive half-life, so what’s 37 years among friends? You May Also Like: Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, September 22, 2018: Shows I’ll Never Forget

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William Shatner with George Duke, “Where Does Time Go” (2013): Exclusive stream

A new prog-rock project from William Shatner includes final recordings with the late George Duke.

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Marco Minnemann on ‘Levin Minnemann Rudess,’ Mike Keneally, Joe Satriani and Steven Wilson

‘Levin Minnemann Rudess’ was an opportunity to marvel over Tony Levin and Jordan Rudess, but also to dig deeper into the versatility of Marco Minnemann.

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Kneebody – The Line (2013)

A fusion band started by teenagers who each went on to make their own mark in jazz and other music forms is bound to forge their own identity by the time they reach their thirties. You May Also Like: Kneebody – Anti-Hero (2017) Invisible Bird [Scott Amendola, Shane Endsley +Read More