Jazz Messengers-alum and sideman trombonist of choice Steve Davis makes his fourth Posi-Tone disc For Real yet another enjoyable collection of no-bullshit, genuine hard bop. You May Also Like: Jon Davis – Moving Right Along (2015) Joe Magnarelli – Three On Two (2015) Ed Cherry – Soul Tree (2016)
Seems Glenn Hughes set about putting together a new band before the embers were cool from the wreckage of Black Country Communion. He’s already finished a new album. You May Also Like: How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-Style Hard Rock Glenn Frey’s music gave us a peaceful, easyRead More
Fareed Haque’s masterful fluidity is all over Out of Nowhere, the guitarist’s latest record. For this round, the Chicago-based musician forges ahead through a collection of standards and originals You May Also Like: Adam Larson – Second City (2017) Adam Larson, saxophonist and band leader: Something Else! Interview
There are some Christmas tunes that can be enjoyed anytime of the year, and that includes “Under the Mistletoe” by the Eddies.
Even as Chicago continues work on its first new material since 2006, Robert Lamm marvels over the changes that have swept through the industry. You May Also Like: Robert Lamm is ready for another Chicago album – but are his band mates? The Sails – ‘Bang!: The Sails Best ofRead More
Leo Welch’s music comes from that place where down-home gospel meets up with jukey blues (would that be the church’s backporch?), filling your heart even as it gets your toe to tapping. You May Also Like: Andrew Cyrille, with Wadada Leo Smith and Bill Frisell – ‘Lebroba’ (2018) Florence +Read More
<<< BACKWARD (“Security Joan”) ||| ONWARD (“Mary Shut The Garden Door”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** Steely Dan, ever the perverse band consisting of the duo of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker plus crack musicians, were ensconced in the studio by the mid 1970s, yet became consistent roadRead More
