Articles by: Jordan Richardson

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Saffron – dawning (2013)

As a collision of creative impulses, Saffron is something special. Perhaps best described as kindred spirits from across the musical divide, this collective of artists takes to dawning with a spirit of openness You May Also Like: Mohamed Assani, “Lullaby for Guli” (2022): One Track Mind Dark Hound – DawningRead More

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The Joy Formidable – Wolf’s Law (2013)

North Wales’ The Joy Formidable seems to have the knack for kicking off new years with panache. In January 2011, they released The Big Roar to considerable acclaim. In 2013, Wolf’s Law made its way into the public consciousness. You May Also Like: Bryan Adams Finally Established His Own IdentityRead More

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Joey Stuckey – Mixture (2013)

By creating his Southern-infused jazz sounds, guitarist Joey Stuckey plumbs the depths of genre-splicing on Mixture. His first full-length jazz record, this is an opportunity to dig in to another side You May Also Like: Frank Zappa – Dance Me This (2015) Everything came together for JJ Grey and MofroRead More

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Dan Phillips BKK Trio – Bangkok Edge (2013)

Guitarist, composer and educator Dan Phillips has taken his game to a lot of different places, honing his skills in New York, Chicago, Tokyo, and Bangkok. His experience has served him well You May Also Like: Simon Phillips – Protocol 4 (2017) Simon Phillips, Poco, Oz Noy + Others: FiveRead More

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Tegan and Sara – Heartthrob (2013)

Leave it to a pair of twins from Canada to provoke listeners in such joyful fashion. With Heartthrob, a contagious chunk of pure pop bliss, Tegan and Sara Quin have taken apart the apparatus You May Also Like: For Mickey Thomas, Starship’s “Sara” still holds haunting mysteries: ‘An audiophile song’Read More

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Poppy Ackroyd – Escapement (2013)

With Escapement, London-based composer and performer Poppy Ackroyd provides a moving, immersive experience using little more than the bare necessities. You May Also Like: Ashley Daneman – Beauty Indestructible (2015) Frank Zappa – Dance Me This (2015) Kitty La Roar with Nick Shankland + Benet McLean, Oct. 8, 2015: ShowsRead More

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Chris McNulty – The Song That Sings You Here (2013)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNMfEvFI4fA&w=500&h=305] In all the time I’ve spent drifting through the veritable sea of jazz vocalists, my ears have always perked up whenever a singer is able to express some sense of truth. You May Also Like: Ashley Daneman – Beauty Indestructible (2015) Steve Hackett on ‘Night Siren,’ Chris Squire’sRead More

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Lisa Richards – Beating of the Sun (2013)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVy-2U0bdls&w=560&h=315] Originally from the Northeast coast of Australia and now calling Texas her home, singer-songwriter Lisa Richards uncorks a bottle of confidence and darkness on Beating of the Sun. You May Also Like: Keith Richards, “Take It So Hard” from Talk Is Cheap (1988): One Track Mind Keith RichardsRead More

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Jordon Richardson’s Top Albums for 2012: Jazz

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPtBOpq4v1E&w=500&h=305] With another year gone, the time for lists is upon us. I’ve already toiled over my list of favorite metal albums and my list of pop/rock/whatever albums, so the unenviable task now falls to identifying 2012’s favorite jazz records. You May Also Like: Jimmy Haslip, jazz bassist: TheRead More

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Jordan Richardson’s Top Albums for 2012: Metal and Hard Rock

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncyUDtp_rJk&w=500&h=305] It took some doing, but I’ve finally completed the sacrifices necessary to appease the Dark Lord. With the fiery strength He gave me, I was able to narrow down a list You May Also Like: Sammy Hagar, Don Felder + others, Heavy Metal: Music From The Motion PictureRead More