Archive for January, 2019

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Alister Spence and Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe – ‘Imagine Meeting You Here’ (2019)

Turns out that Satoko Fujii’s rule-breaking orchestras can continue with their marvelously misbehaving ways even when someone else leads.

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Steve Hackett on ‘At the Edge of Light,’ Epic Songs and the Uniting Power of Music

Ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett also discusses how this new studio project dovetails with 2017’s ‘The Night Siren,’ and his upcoming tour plans.

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Wing Walker Orchestra – ‘Hazel’ (2019): Something Else! album trailer premiere

Here is the video premiere of the trailer for the Wing Walker Orchestra’s upcoming release ‘Hazel.’

Chick Corea/Steve Gadd, The Necks, Makaya McCraven: S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 (Part 4 of 4, Fusion Jazz)

Chick Corea/Steve Gadd, The Necks, Makaya McCraven: S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 (Part 4 of 4, Fusion Jazz)

There’s a record for every corner of fusion, from minimalism to funk-jazz to jam band, on S. Victor Aaron’s final Best of 2018 list.

T. Rex, the Monkees, Tame Impala, Whitesnake, Toto + Others: Odd Couples

T. Rex, the Monkees, Tame Impala, Whitesnake, Toto + Others: Odd Couples

Bands with animal-based names square off for this edition of Odd Couples, including T. Rex, the Monkees, Tame Impala, Whitesnake, Toto and others.

Yes, "Bring Me to the Power" from 'Keys to Ascension 2' (1997): YESterdays

Yes, “Bring Me to the Power” from ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ (1997): YESterdays

If ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ remains Rick Wakeman’s final Yes studio album, then this was a fine way to leave the band.

Wendy Eisenberg, Brandon Seabrook, David Dominique: S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 (Part 3 of 4, Avant Garde + Experimental)

Wendy Eisenberg, Brandon Seabrook, David Dominique: S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 (Part 3 of 4, Avant Garde + Experimental)

Here is S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 list for avant garde jazz and experimental music, including releases by Wendy Eisenberg, Brandon Seabrook, David Dominique and others.

The Beatles, "Honey Pie" from the White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Honey Pie” from the White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

Paul McCartney’s “Honey Pie” demonstrates once again how the Beatles drew from varying genres to create wholly original music.

Derek Trucks Band's 'Already Free' Gave Us a Fine-Tuned, Intimate Farewell

Derek Trucks Band’s ‘Already Free’ Gave Us a Fine-Tuned, Intimate Farewell

Derek Trucks Band released ‘Already Free,’ their final studio recording, 10 years ago today.

Chicago, "Show Me the Way" from 'Hot Streets' (1978): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Show Me the Way” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park

The final song on Chicago’s 1978 release ‘Hot Streets’ is the perfect uneven ending to an uneven album.