Toto, “Holy War” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays
‘Toto XIV’ was a strong album overall, but the band seemed to have lost its desire to evolve.
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Chicago, “Holdin’ On” from ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park
Initially written for 1988’s ‘Chicago 19,’ “Holdin’ On” represents yet another misuse of Bill Champlin, the band’s most prominent talent.
Wayne Escoffery, Gary Husband, Nick Finzer + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 Jazz
Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 Jazz list includes Wayne Escoffery, Gary Husband and Markus Reuter, Nick Finzer and Wolfgang Muthspiel, among others.
Robin Trower, Andrew Green, Brian Charette + Others: Five for the Road
Robin Trower, Andrew Green and Brian Charette are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
Tomi Malm – ‘Coming Home’ (2020)
Tomi Malm has created something, original and beautiful on ‘Coming Home,’ a worthy successor to ‘Walkin’ On Air.’
Alex Wintz, jazz guitarist: Something Else! Interview
Alex Wintz joined Preston Frazier to discuss his new trio album, what Idris Muhammad’s death meant to him and how the pandemic has impacted his plans.
Yes, “It Was All We Knew” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays
“It Was All We Knew” should have been saved for a Steve Howe solo album – or given a little more time to develop into a truly memorable Yes song.
Projekt Gemineye – ‘In the Year 3073: Book II’ (2020)
Projekt Gemineye returns with the next chapter in Mark Anthony K’s ‘In the Year 3073’ saga, this time with some key new collaborators.
Mark Anthony K on Projekt Gemineye’s New LP, and What’s Ahead: Something Else! Interview
Mark Anthony K joins Preston Frazier to discuss Projekt Gemineye’s ‘In the Year 3073: Book II,’ and the band’s future.
Yes, “Light of the Ages” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays
Yes acquits itself well on “Light of the Ages,” whetting the appetite for an album of new music in 2021.
