Archive for April, 2020

Aruan Ortiz, with Andrew Cyrille + Mauricio Herrera - 'Inside Rhythmic Falls' (2020)

Aruan Ortiz, with Andrew Cyrille + Mauricio Herrera – ‘Inside Rhythmic Falls’ (2020)

Aruan Ortiz’s bold new conception for Afro-Cuban jazz continues by delving deeper into the rhythmic patterns and turning them inside-out.

My Small Contribution to the Yes Symphonic Tour

My Small Contribution to the Yes Symphonic Tour

Mike Tiano recalls when Yes guitarist Steve Howe incorporated one of his ideas into the set during the band’s 2001 symphonic tour.

Jon Hatamiya - 'More Than Anything' (2020)

Jon Hatamiya – ‘More Than Anything’ (2020)

Jon Hatamiya has put together a set of recordings where every single track sounds fresh and full of ingenuity.

Nick Finzer, Bernie Chiaravalle + Others: Five For the Road [Quarantine Edition]

Nick Finzer, Bernie Chiaravalle + Others: Five For the Road [Quarantine Edition]

Nick Finzer, Bernie Chiaravalle and others are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Tony Kofi - 'Another Kind of Soul' (2020)

Tony Kofi – ‘Another Kind of Soul’ (2020)

‘Another Kind of Soul’, Tony Kofi’s terrific tribute to Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley, has a wonderful ambience – and a slight poignancy.

Yes, "Dreamtime" from 'Magnification' (2001): YESterdays

Yes, “Dreamtime” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays

Despite its lyrical and production faults, “Dreamtime” is the one of the boldest statements on Yes’ ‘Magnification.’

Todd Rundgren, Billy Sherwood + Others - 'A Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake' (2020)

Todd Rundgren, Billy Sherwood + Others – ‘A Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake’ (2020)

A lot of thoughts flooded my head when I started listening to the new Billy Sherwood-helmed ‘Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake.’

Vinyl

David Philips – ‘Demos and Ideas 2015-2007’ (2020)

These tracks reveal the full artistry of master folk singer and guitarist David Philips, no matter how primitive the setting.

Richard Turgeon, "Sunset" (2020): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon, “Sunset” (2020): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon’s latest single is clothed in appealing arrangements consisting of chiming guitars, polished melodies and a breezy chorus.

Daniel Bennett on Artists Flourishing After COVID-19: 'This Virus Will Die, but Our Cultural Renaissance is Just Beginning!' [Part 2 of 2]

Daniel Bennett on Artists Flourishing After COVID-19: ‘This Virus Will Die, but Our Cultural Renaissance is Just Beginning!’ [Part 2 of 2]

We asked acclaimed jazz musician Daniel Bennett a few questions about how he sees the world becoming a better place once the virus threat subsides.