Casey Golden – ‘ATLAS’ (2018)
Casey Golden still has a knack for subtly subverting jazz from within by bringing in indie-rock sensibilities.
Archive for December, 2018
Matthew Shipp, Mat Maneri – ‘Conference of the Mat/ts’ (2018)
A quarter century of musical association between Matthew Shipp and Mat Maneri continues with ‘Conference of the Mat/ts.’
Toto, “Goin’ Home” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays
“Goin’ Home,” a driving, anthemic track, was once deemed not good enough by Toto’s record company. What do they know?
Makaya McCraven – ‘Universal Beings’ (2018)
Makaya McCraven’s ‘Universal Beings’ is a handmade mishmash of sounds that isn’t alien, but is never completely familiar, either.
Christmas Music for People Who are Sick of Christmas Music: Gimme Five
By now, you’ve probably had just enough of the same old holly jolly stuff. Mark Saleski is here to help with some suggestions from off the beaten path.
Ramsey Lewis, “Here Comes Santa Claus” (1961): One Track Mind
It seems Ramsey Lewis can make anything listenable, even transcendent.
Walter Becker, “Couchriders In the Sky” (circa 2008): Steely Dan Sunday
Right on the heels of “This Is My Building” comes another candidate for inclusion in Walter Becker’s ‘Circus Money’ that somehow didn’t survive the primaries.
Chicago, “Silent Night” from ‘Chicago XXV: The Christmas Album’ (1998): Saturdays in the Park
Jason Scheff offers a stand-out performance on Chicago’s rendition of one of the world’s most beloved carols.
The Beatles, “Good Night” from the White Album (1968): Deep Beatles
Ringo Starr may have been the only member of the Beatles to appear on “Good Night,” but it was very much a group effort.
Walter Becker, “This Is My Building” (circa 2008): One Track Mind
The ample leftovers from Walter Becker’s ‘Circus Money’ sessions continue to be pulled out of the fridge, warmed in the microwave and set on the table for feasting.
