Rick Wakeman, David Benoit, Blackmore’s Night + Others: 2020’s Seasonal Sounds
There are maybe thousands of holiday songs from years past. So let’s look for something new from Rick Wakeman, David Benoit, Blackmore’s Night and others.
Articles by: Ross Boissoneau
Richard Sterban: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Richard Sterban of Oak Ridge Boys and J.D. Sumner’s Stamps fame joined Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping moments – and what he’s listening to now.
Laila Biali: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Laila Biali joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-impacting albums by Joni Mitchell, Bjork and Norma Winstone.
Jeff Babko: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Veteran keyboardist Jeff Babko joined Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Toto, Herbie Hancock and Thomas Dolby.
The Burrito Brothers – ‘The Notorious Burrito Brothers’ (2020)
How does ‘The Notorious Burrito Brothers’ fit in alongside the nearly three dozen other albums by the variously named Burritos? Just fine, thank you.
Tower of Power’s Emilio Castillo: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Emilio Castillo of Tower of Power joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Curtis Mayfield, Howard Tate and the Spinners.
Avawaves – ‘Voyager II’ (2020)
While classical purists may be aghast, Avawaves’ ambient varient is enjoyable for those with open ears.
Jerry Marotta, Legendary Drummer: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Jerry Marotta joined Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Peter Gabriel, James Taylor and Joe Cocker.
Chiminyo – ‘I Am Panda’ (2020)
If you like your genres mixed and mashed, ‘I Am Panda’ by Chiminyo – a.k.a. Tim Doyle – is a good place to start.
Tower of Power – ‘Step Up’ (2020)
Tower of Power’s outstanding ‘Step Up’ harkens back to the best of the band’s past while still being contemporary.
