How Elvin Bishop Kept It Seriously Fun on Deep-Fried ‘Red Dog Speaks’
Released 10 years ago today, ‘Red Dog Speaks’ was a tribute to Elvin Bishop’s tool of the trade, a cherry red 1959 Gibson ES-345.
Archive for June, 2020
Ed Roth – ‘Can’t Find My Way Home’ (2020)
Despite its title, this album finds Ed Roth completely at home while performing piano-focused updates of songs by Deep Purple, Lou Reed and Pink Floyd.
Paula Cole – ‘Revolution’ (2019)
As we struggle with a pandemic and, especially, the aftermath of protests sparked by George Floyd’s murder, time has seemingly caught up with Paula Cole.
Sonar with David Torn – ‘Tranceportation (Volume 2)’ (2020)
Hypnotic as background music that becomes compelling with deep listening, ‘Tranceportation (Volume 2)’ continues a match made in heaven between Sonar and David Torn.
Chicago, “I Believe” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
David Foster designed 1986’s ‘Chicago 18’ to be our introduction to Jason Scheff, but Bill Champlin continued his emergence as a force to be reckoned with.
Denny Zeitlin, with Buster Williams + Matt Wilson – ‘Live At Mezzrow’ (2020)
From serene moments to uninhibited flashes, Denny Zeitlin’s trio with Buster Williams and Matt Wilson found themselves in particularly good form that spring night at the Mezzrow Jazz Club.
Rudresh Mahanthappa – ‘Hero Trio’ (2020)
Just because Rudresh Mahanthappa took a break from composing for this project doesn’t mean he took a break from creating.
Jon Anderson – ‘1000 Hands’ (2020)
In its own wise way, Jon Anderson’s guest-filled, often quietly involving new solo album ‘1000 Hands’ sails pretty darn “close to the edge.”
Archon Angel – ‘Fallen’ (2020)
If I can’t have a Savatage reunion, here’s hoping that Archon Angel keeps the magic alive.
Toto, “Dying On My Feet” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays
In stark contrast to the frenetic opening of 2006’s ‘Falling in Between,’ “Dying On My Feet” finds Toto in a more relaxed mood.
