Archive for March, 2020

Stephanie Angelini, "Coz of You" (2020): One Track Mind

Stephanie Angelini, “Coz of You” (2020): One Track Mind

Featured on a new various-artists collection, Australian songstress Stephanie Angelini’s “Coz of You” communicates words of love with dignity and grace.

Pink Floyd's 'Atom Heart Mother': 50 Years Gone

Pink Floyd’s ‘Atom Heart Mother’: 50 Years Gone

Celebrating the upcoming anniversary of Pink Floyd’s often-overlooked ‘Atom Heart Mother,’ a transitional album that’s significant for what it started.

Mako Sica + Hamid Drake, "Trapeze / Maku (Live)" from 'Balancing Tear' (2020): Stream premiere

Mako Sica + Hamid Drake, “Trapeze / Maku (Live)” from ‘Balancing Tear’ (2020): Stream premiere

Here is the world premiere of “Trapeze / Maku (Live)” by Chicago-based free-form masters Mako Sica with Hamid Drake.

Ross Hammond + Grant Calvin Weston - 'Root' (2020)

Ross Hammond + Grant Calvin Weston – ‘Root’ (2020)

‘Root’ by Ross Hammond and Calvin Weston Smith could be the first album recorded and released in the new COVID-19 world we’ve been suddenly regulated to.

Eric Johnson, David Sancious, Jeff Beam + Others: Five for the Road [Or for Social Distancing!]

Eric Johnson, David Sancious, Jeff Beam + Others: Five for the Road [Or for Social Distancing!]

Eric Johnson, David Sancious and Jeff Beam are part of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Liberty Ellman - 'Last Desert' (2020)

Liberty Ellman – ‘Last Desert’ (2020)

Liberty Ellman’s new PI Recordings release ‘Last Desert’ is some cerebral jazz, yet avoids the clutter of some music that often falls into that category.

Chicago, "Good for Nothing" from 'We Are the World' (1985): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Good for Nothing” from ‘We Are the World’ (1985): Saturdays in the Park

“Good for Nothing” is a great song with a great message, but yet still sad – since this marks the end of Peter Cetera’s celebrated tenure in Chicago.

Julie Campiche Quartet - 'Onkalo' (2020)

Julie Campiche Quartet – ‘Onkalo’ (2020)

A mix of contoured creations, Julie Campiche’s ‘Onkalo’ is one of those albums which improves listen by listen.

The Lickerish Quartet, "Lighthouse Spaceship" (2020): Something Else! sneak peek

The Lickerish Quartet, “Lighthouse Spaceship” (2020): Something Else! sneak peek

The Lickerish Quartet’s first track “Lighthouse Spaceship” carries many of the same hallmarks that made its predecessor band Jellyfish so great.

Ken Sharp - 'Beauty In the Backseat' (2018): On Second Thought

Ken Sharp – ‘Beauty In the Backseat’ (2018): On Second Thought

A thrilling listen from top to bottom, Ken Sharp’s fifth and latest album highlighted his talents in every way.