Archive for June, 2021

Denny Zeitlin and George Marsh - 'Telepathy' (2021)

Denny Zeitlin and George Marsh – ‘Telepathy’ (2021)

On ‘Telepathy,’ long-established veterans Denny Zeitlin and George Marsh act like young upstarts, showing the jazz world a fresh new approach.

Joe Bailey on 'Ghosts,' Pandemic Creativity and Dark Monarchy: Something Else! Interview

Joe Bailey on ‘Ghosts,’ Pandemic Creativity and Dark Monarchy: Something Else! Interview

Joe Bailey joins Preston Frazier to discuss the U.K.-based prog-rocker’s new solo project, his creative process and plans for another Dark Monarchy album.

Chicago, "Take the 'A' Train" from 'Night & Day: Big Band' (1995): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Take the ‘A’ Train” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park

Closing ‘Night and Day: Big Band’ triumphantly, “Take the ‘A’ Train” makes me wish Chicago had included more big-band covers on their earlier albums.

Rebecca Angel - 'Love Life Choices' (2021)

Rebecca Angel – ‘Love Life Choices’ (2021)

With ‘Love Life Choices,’ Rebecca Angel’s sense of self and individuality shine like a veteran.

Anthony Braxton - 'Quartet (Standards) 2020' (2021)

Anthony Braxton – ‘Quartet (Standards) 2020’ (2021)

As Anthony Braxton continues to push forward one of America’s greatest art forms, he also takes opportunities to demonstrate just how jazz got to be so great.

Guy Davis - 'Be Ready When I Call You' (2021)

Guy Davis – ‘Be Ready When I Call You’ (2021)

‘Be Ready When I Call You’ is the unvarnished blues that comes off earnestly, because Guy Davis is a seasoned storyteller and a messenger of hard truths, balanced by a humble wit.

Toto, "Spanish Sea" from 'Old Is New' (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Spanish Sea” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Listening to the opening of “Spanish Sea,” you may be forgiven for thinking that this sounds like classic Toto.

Darryl Way - 'Destinations 2' (2021)

Darryl Way – ‘Destinations 2’ (2021)

Curved Air co-founder Darryl Way’s ‘Destinations 2’ features more solo instrumentals inspired by imagined journeys to exotic places.

Beverley Beirne - 'Dream Dancer' (2021)

Beverley Beirne – ‘Dream Dancer’ (2021)

Beverley Beirne’s new album is far different than the fun-filled ‘Jazz Just Wants to Have Fun,’ showing a completely different side and strength.

Chicago, "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" from 'Night & Day: Big Band' (1995): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago’s update of the Duke Ellington classic “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” is fun and lively, but could have been so much more.