Archive for June, 2022

Sun of Goldfinger [David Torn, Tim Berne + Ches Smith] – ‘OZMIR’ (2022)

Sun of Goldfinger [David Torn, Tim Berne + Ches Smith] – ‘OZMIR’ (2022)

Sun of Goldfinger’s ‘OZMIR’ is strangely enchanting even as it challenges you, and the only thing more astonishing is that such fully developed pieces of depth, mystery and just damned fine playing can be cooked up so quickly.

Matthew Shipp Trio – ‘World Construct’ (2022)

Matthew Shipp Trio – ‘World Construct’ (2022)

Matthew Shipp’s compositional skills are standout on his trio’s latest collection ‘World Construct,’ usually an approach that is at once very captivating and idiosyncratic.

Aristocrats, David Binney, Ben Craven + Others: Five For the Road

Aristocrats, David Binney, Ben Craven + Others: Five For the Road

Aristocrats, David Binney and Ben Craven are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

How Tesla’s ‘Real to Reel’ Set Redefined the Classic Rock Cover Album

How Tesla’s ‘Real to Reel’ Set Redefined the Classic Rock Cover Album

Tesla released ‘Real to Reel’ 15 years ago, in a rare moment where it actually felt like the band was influenced by the music they chose.

Charles Mingus – ‘The Lost Album From Ronnie Scott’s’ (1972, 2022 release)

Charles Mingus – ‘The Lost Album From Ronnie Scott’s’ (1972, 2022 release)

With the long-deferred release of ‘The Lost Album From Ronnie Scott’s,’ there is now a significant new addition to the Charles Mingus catalog to discover and marvel at.

Alan White, the Beatles, and Me: An Appreciation

Alan White, the Beatles, and Me: An Appreciation

Mike Tiano remembers how music and Microsoft brought the legendary drummer Alan White into his life.

The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’: Greatest of All Time?

The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’: Greatest of All Time?

The Beatles released what many consider to be the finest rock album ever 55 years ago today, but it’s not like that event rocked my world.