Archive for October, 2021

Yes, "Minus the Man" from 'The Quest' (2021): YESterdays

Yes, “Minus the Man” from ‘The Quest’ (2021): YESterdays

My hopes and expectations have been satisfied by the release of ‘The Quest,’ an album worthy of the name “Yes.”

Eivind Aarset Quartet: Eivind Aarset, chitarra elettrica, elettronica
Audun Erlien, basso elettrico
Erland Dahlen, batteria, percussioni
Wetle Holte, batteria, percussioni, tastiere

Eivind Aarset 4tet – ‘Phantasmagoria, or A Different Kind of Journey’ (2021)

There are now lots of practitioners of the electro-acoustic, rock-oriented style of jazz that Eivind Aarset and a few others pioneered. He’s still the best.

Rumble Strip - 'Let's Roll' (2021)

Rumble Strip – ‘Let’s Roll’ (2021)

Whether you’re relaxing indoors or cruising the streets, Dave Nachmanoff’s Rumble Strip has crafted the kind of record begging to be blasted at top volume.

How Julian Lennon Faced It All on 'Everything Changes'

How Julian Lennon Faced It All on ‘Everything Changes’

Released 10 years ago this week, Julian Lennon’s ‘Everything Changes’ emerged as the most assured release yet from an underrated pop melodist.

Chicago, "Why Can't We" from 'Chicago XXX' (2006): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Why Can’t We” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park

There has been only one time that I purchased an album on the day it was released, and that was 2006’s ‘Chicago XXX.’ It didn’t work out.

Dave Meder, "I Look for Religion in War" from 'Unamuno Songs and Stories' (2021): Video premiere

Dave Meder, “I Look for Religion in War” from ‘Unamuno Songs and Stories’ (2021): Video premiere

Here is the video premiere of “I Look for Religion in War” from pianist/composer Dave Meder’s upcoming release ‘Unamuno Songs and Stories.’