Natsuki Tamura’s latest release Dragon Nat reveals more of what makes the trumpeter tick. Featuring eight pieces that drift between melodic coherence and raucous provocativeness, this is a disc of multiple personalities. You May Also Like: Gato Libre [Natsuki Tamura] – ‘Sleeping Cat’ (2022) Gato Libre [Natsuki Tamura, Satoko FujiiRead More

Toto was preparing for its first major U.S. tour in a decade when the anniversary of Jeff Porcaro rolled around again. Incredibly, it’s been 21 years since Steve Lukather and Co. said goodbye to their founding drummer. You May Also Like: Steve Porcaro goes inside Toto’s new music: ‘It wasRead More

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(The song in video above is from ElSaffar’s Inana release, not Alchemy.) They say that the cradle of civilization lies in the fertile Mesopotamian plain between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in what is now modern-day Iraq. You May Also Like: Why Stanton Moore’s ‘Groove Alchemy’ Was His Best TrioRead More

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Steve Perry’s arrival with Journey in 1978 has long been credited with sending the group toward platinum-selling superstardom. Turns out Queen had something to do with it, as well. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Having acquired million-watt success as the singing drummer and one of the principal songwriters of the Eagles, Don Henley opted to take the solo route after the Los Angeles based band called it a day. You May Also Like: Elton John – Greatest Hits 1976-1986 (1992): On Second Thought

With a writerly penchant for story songs, it’s of little surprise that New Orleans-born Jim McCormick has shown a flair for writing No. 1 country smashes. Unfortunately, that’s kept him too busy to fashion albums of his own. You May Also Like: John ‘Papa’ Gros – River’s On Fire (2016)Read More