Archive for March, 2019

Return to Forever’s Surprise ‘Returns’ Smartly Focused on the Past

Return to Forever’s Surprise ‘Returns’ Smartly Focused on the Past

‘Return to Forever: Returns’ arrived 10 years ago today as a reminder of everything we loved about this cosmic, muscular and damned funky band.

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Wendy Eisenberg and Shane Parish – ‘Nervous Systems’ (2019)

Wendy Eisenberg and Shane Parish’s ‘Nervous Systems’ is just two masters of experimental guitar in an impromptu meeting of the minds.

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Motley Crue, “Like a Virgin” (2019): One Track Mind

The shoulda-stayed-retired Motley Crue have unleashed a raging dumpster fire on an unsuspecting musical world.

Chicago, “Reruns” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Reruns” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Sadly, “Reruns” is another reminder of where Chicago was heading in their not-too-distant future.

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, March 13, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, March 13, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Sitting on the fence about attending an upcoming show by Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets? Mike Tiano is here to push you off.

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Samantha Boshnack’s Seismic Belt – ‘Live In Santa Monica’ (2019)

Samantha Boshnack takes her ambitions to the next level and then puts it all on the line with a new band in front of a live audience. No sweat.

Yes, “Open Your Eyes” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays

Yes, “Open Your Eyes” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays

Billy Sherwood always had a knack for melding traditional Yes elements with a contemporary sound. Same here.

Fernando Perdomo, Phil Keaggy, Tony Levin & Jerry Marotta + Others: Five for the Road

Fernando Perdomo, Phil Keaggy, Tony Levin & Jerry Marotta + Others: Five for the Road

Fernando Perdomo, Alexis Evans, and a new prog supergroup are part of this occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Wynton Marsalis Finally Learned How to Have Fun Again With ‘The Magic Hour’

Wynton Marsalis Finally Learned How to Have Fun Again With ‘The Magic Hour’

Wynton Marsalis signed with the Blue Note label 15 years ago, then released an album worthy of that bastion of earthy joy.

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Joe Martin – ‘Étoilée’ (2019)

Reaching within his household for inspiration, bass master Joe Martin takes a rare turn leading a star-studded group.