Archive for April, 2019

Playing the Long Game With Journey, Jethro Tull + Paul Rodgers: Shadows in Stereo

Playing the Long Game With Journey, Jethro Tull + Paul Rodgers: Shadows in Stereo

Albums by Paul Rodgers, Jethro Tull and Journey have become unjustly forgotten in the collective memory.

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Ed Jones – ‘For Your Ears Only’ (2019)

Ed Jones’ ‘For Your Ears Only’ is a revelation of hard bop, controlled and creatively led playing.

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Jazz Bassist Petros Klampanis Begins Kickstarter Campaign for ‘Irrationalities’

Please help Petros Klampanis in a Kickstarter campaign to fund his exciting new trio album ‘Irrationalities.’ Deadline is May 5, 2019!

Chicago, “Manipulation” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Manipulation” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

It’s strangely fitting that the Grammy nomination for ‘Chicago XIV’ recogonized John Berg’s artwork, and not the music.

Why Pat Metheny’s ‘New Chautauqua’ Still Provides an Important Refuge

Why Pat Metheny’s ‘New Chautauqua’ Still Provides an Important Refuge

40 years ago, Pat Metheny took the first of many detours into quiet emotion. ‘New Chautauqua’ remains the one that most strongly connects.

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Kim Cypher – ‘Love Kim x’ (2019)

Kim Cypher tells us she wanted to blend “inspired original music” with cover songs “arranged with a quirky, jazzy twist.” Mission accomplished.

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Ben Monder – ‘Day After Day’ (2019)

Ben Monder has this rare ability to effortlessly abstract harmony without robbing it of any of its emotional impact.

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Naomi Moon Siegel, “Jaam Rek” from ‘Live at Earshot’ (2019): Something Else! premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Jaam Rek” from Naomi Moon Siegel’s upcoming album ‘Live at Earshot.’

Cyril Neville Brought Patented Passion to the Aptly Named ‘Brand New Blues’

Cyril Neville Brought Patented Passion to the Aptly Named ‘Brand New Blues’

Cyril Neville’s gritty, honest and culturally rich ‘Brand New Blues’ arrived 10 years ago this month.

Toto, “Love Is a Man’s World” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Love Is a Man’s World” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays

I can’t help but think that Toto’s leftover 1977 track “Love Is a Man’s World” might have worked with a different ending.