Articles by: S. Victor Aaron

Steely Dan Sunday, "The Last Mall" (2003)

Steely Dan Sunday, “The Last Mall” (2003)

The re-kindling of one of rock’s greatest songwriting partnerships bore fruit with Two Against Nature in 2000 and by sheer inertia, brought forth a follow-up with Everything Must Go You May Also Like: Walter Becker, “Three Sisters Shakin’” (circa 1992): Steely Dan Sunday Steely Dan, “Carey” (circa 2001): Steely DanRead More

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Adam Larson – Overdue Ovation (2013)

At the beginning of this year Adam Larson was a young, uber-talented saxophonist and composer full of promise. Less then nine months into the year, he’s fulfilled much of that promise with two distinctly different releases. You May Also Like: Adam Larson – Second City (2017) Adam Larson – SelectiveRead More

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One Track Mind: David Gogo, “So Into You” from Come On Down (2013)

As one of the most highly regarded blues singer and guitar slingers in Canada today, British Columbia native David Gogo has long ago proved his mastery of this great American music form. You May Also Like: How David Bowie’s ‘Reality’ Stood Out For What It Was Not David Crosby, “Amelia”Read More

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Exclusive stream: Brian Haas and Matt Chamberlain, “An Empty House” from Frames (2013)

The stream above premieres a choice track from the upcoming Frames LP (October 15, The Royal Potato Family) by Brian Haas and Matt Chamberlain. You May Also Like: Nolatet (Mike Dillon, Brian Haas, James Singleton + Johnny Vidacovich) – Dogs (2016)

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Left Lane Cruiser – Rock Them Back To Hell! (2013)

Never have so much gritty, grimy and righteous noise come from just two guys as Left Lane Cruiser. You May Also Like: Left Lane Cruiser – Beck In Black (2016) Left Lane Cruiser’s Bring Yo’ Ass to the Table amped up North Mississippi blues Left Lane Cruiser, “Shake and Bake”Read More

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Kenny Garrett – Pushing The World Away (2013)

As we celebrate the recent 80th birthday milestone of one of the great Miles saxophone foils, Miles’ last such foil continues to build on his own not-insignificant legacy. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Geri Allen, “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'” (2013)

Lots of notable jazz pianists have been making solo piano records lately, and Geri Allen joins the fray Tuesday when she releases her own such album. You May Also Like: Susan Tedeschi’s Varied ‘Back to the River’ Set the Stage for Greatness

Steely Dan Sunday, "West Of Hollywood" (2000)

Steely Dan Sunday, “West Of Hollywood” (2000)

This past summer (2013) there’s been some point and counterpoint on a class of jazz fans called the “jazzbro,” You May Also Like: Steely Dan Sunday: “Paging Audrey [Demo]” (2008)

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Ahmad Jamal – Saturday Morning (2013)

The list of living musicians who made great records in the 1950s is dwindling, but the living legend Ahmad Jamal distinguishes himself further by making great records into the 2010s. You May Also Like: Bernie Worrell’s Improvisczario went well beyond the expected funk

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Something Else! sneak peek: Joey DeFrancesco, “I Don’t Wanna Be Kissed” (2013)

We love organ jazz around here, so it’s impossible for us to avoid the boss Hammond B3 of Joey DeFrancesco, widely regarded as being at or near the top of the heap amongst jazz organists. Who are we to argue? You May Also Like: Joey DeFrancesco, with Pharoah Sanders –Read More