Neal Morse on ‘The Great Adventure,’ Sequels and Cruise to the Edge: Something Else! Interview
How did Neal Morse follow-up an epic double-album concept project? Why, with another epic double-album concept project!
Archive for January, 2019
Eliane Elias Confidently Expanded Her Main Influences on ‘Bossa Nova Stories’
Elaine Elias had paid tribute to Brazil’s great contribution to jazz long before this album arrived 10 years ago. But ‘Bossa Nova Stories’ was different.
Yes, “Children of Light” from ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ (1997): YESterdays
Producer Billy Sherwood again shows his talent at blending the Yes tradition with a contemporary feel.
Steve Hackett – ‘At the Edge of Light’ (2019)
Steve Hackett’s ‘At the Edge of Light’ keeps his winning streak of fine solo releases going.
Jeff Ballard – ‘Fairgrounds’ (2019)
Jeff Ballard moves further away from mainstream jazz, while keeping himself challenged on the drums.
Ruthie Foster Confirmed Her Genius With ‘The Truth According to Ruthie Foster’
Released 10 years ago today, ‘The Truth According to Ruthie Foster’ was much more than a blues triumph.
Chicago, “Mama Take” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Nothing on ‘Chicago 13’ really reaches for greatness — but “Mama Take” at least makes a struggling grasp for mediocrity.
Mike Keneally, “Draconian Blump” from ‘Nonkertompf’ (1999): One Track Mind
What’s still amazing, 20 years later, is that Mike Keneally’s “Draconian Blump” doesn’t feature a bunch of seasoned musicians – rather than just one.
Jon Lundbom and Big Five Chord – ‘Harder On the Outside’ (2019)
Though the lineup changed for ‘Harder On the Outside,’ daring and creativity has been the constant of Jon Lundbom and Big Five Chord for its 15-year existence.
Warren Zevon, “Mutineer,” “Genius,” “Porcelain Monkey” + Others: Gimme Five
Celebrate Warren Zevon’s birth on January 24, 1947 with a look back at a handful late-period classics.
