Archive for July, 2020

Yes, "Solitaire" from 'Fly From Here' (2011): YESterdays

Yes, “Solitaire” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays

Steve Howe’s playing and songwriting talents, highlighted on the solo feature “Solitaire,” helped make ‘Fly From Here’ the last truly great Yes album.

Remembering Duane Allman's Brushes with the Jazz World

Remembering Duane Allman’s Brushes with the Jazz World

The late Duane Allman actively sought to play and possibly record with the jazz cats he admired, but unfortunately time ran out.

Richard Turgeon, "Live Forever" (2020): One Track Mind

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

Richard Turgeon’s cover of “Live Forever” almost feels like a contemporary anthem regarding conspiracy theories surrounding the novel coronavirus.

Chicago, "I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love" (1988): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love” (1988): Saturdays in the Park

If you somehow feel compelled to listen to Chicago’s by-the-numbers ballad “I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love,” check out the weird and delightful video.

Jake Reed - 'Reed Between The Lines' (2020)

Jake Reed – ‘Reed Between The Lines’ (2020)

The people around Jake Reed knew that there isn’t much as a drummer and composer he couldn’t do and do well. With his solid debut ‘Reed Between The Lines,’ now the rest of the world knows this, too.

Prince Recalled Past Glories on '20Ten,' But Then Made the Same Mistakes

Prince Recalled Past Glories on ’20Ten,’ But Then Made the Same Mistakes

’20Ten’ arrived 10 years ago today from a much different place. It sounded like Prince was having … fun?

Brecker Brothers – 'Live and Unreleased' (2020)

Brecker Brothers – ‘Live and Unreleased’ (2020)

Will the jazz police appreciate this? Doubtful. But those who choose to actually listen to the Brecker Brothers’ ‘Live and Unreleased’ will be rewarded.

Little Feat Songs Featuring Paul Barrere: Gimme Five

Little Feat Songs Featuring Paul Barrere: Gimme Five

Here’s a handful of the best moments from Paul Barrere, who ended up co-leading Little Feat for much longer than their celebrated original tenure with Lowell George.

Toto, "King of the World" from 'Falling in Between' (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “King of the World” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

A wildcard that almost didn’t make the cut, “King of the World” was saved at the last moment by some smart editing from Toto’s Steve Porcaro.

Danielia Cotton, rock singer-songwriter: Something Else! Interview

Danielia Cotton, rock singer-songwriter: Something Else! Interview

Danielia Cotton joins Preston Frazier to discuss her brutally honest new EP, ‘A Different War,’ her songwriting process and the impact of the pandemic.