Nous – ‘Nous III’ (2020)
Christopher Bono’s ‘Nous III” is infused with such a long list of idiom influences – from post-rock and ambient to Neo-Shamanism and free jazz – that it defies classification.
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Seth Walker, “We Got This” (2020): One Track Mind
Seth Walker’s new single “We Got This” reminds us that we’re going to come out of this, despite the fog of uncertainty we’ve been faced with for months now.
Bluey, “Back Here Again” from ‘Tinted Sky’ (2020): Something Else! sneak peek
Bluey might owe much of his mannerisms to George Benson, but the Incognito linchpin’s main stock-in-trade has always been his grooves.
The Lickerish Quartet, “Bluebird’s Blues” (2020): One Track Mind
Like the rest of the Lickerish Quartet’s EP, “Bluebird’s Blues” is for the ages. A new song put together using time-honored values will never *sound* old.
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Threadbare [Jason Stein, Emerson Hunton, Ben Cruz] – ‘Silver Dollar’ (2020)
Threadbare finds Jason Stein expanding the bass clarinet into more areas previously thought off limits to the instrument.
The Black Keys Hit Upon the Right Rootsy Mix With ‘Brothers’
With ‘Brothers,’ released 10 years ago today, the blues-loving Black Keys began stirring in the influences of Tony Joe White, Creedence and Crazy Horse.
Sabir Mateen, Patrick Holmes, Federico Ughi – ‘Survival Situation’ (2020)
Across five tracks of varying length is a showcase not just for the finesse of Sabir Mateen, Patrick Holmes and Federico Ughi but also the ingenuity and diverse talents of Mateen himself.
Whit Dickey – ‘Morph’ (2020)
Whit Dickey has been an understated but sturdy and vital figure on New York City’s Downtown scene for the last 30 years.
85bears – ’85bears’ (2020)
Some current notables from Chicago’s progressive music scene got together and formed 85bears, named after the town’s the most celebrated football team.
Why Keith Jarrett’s Reunion With Charlie Haden on ‘Jasmine’ Was So Important
Released 10 years ago today, this intimate LP recalled Keith Jarrett’s overlooked ‘The Melody at Night, With You’ – but with one key difference: Charlie Haden.
