Ryan A. Miller – ‘Atrophy Torque Fly’ (2018)
Ryan A. Miller’s ‘Atrophy Torque Fly’ thrives in its uniqueness.
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David Dominique – ‘Mask’ (2018)
David Dominique shows a creative zeal for using traditional jazz as a springboard into the abyss, much as Mingus, Kirk and Lacy did.
Dustin Carlson, “Hands That Feed” from ‘Air Ceremony’ (2018): video premiere
Here is the video premiere of “Hands That Feed,” by guitarist Dustin Carlson and his Air Ceremony band.
Tracy Chapman Smartly Updated Her Approach on ‘Our Bright Future’
Tracy Chapman stayed true to her narrative vision on ‘Our Bright Future,’ issued 10 years ago today. She just added a few intriguing musical wrinkles.
Ross Hammond – ‘Riding Dragons in Winter’ (2018)
Yes, Ross Hammond’s ‘Riding Dragons in Winter’ is relatively simple but when life gets too noisy and complicated, it’s time to return to elemental things.
David Crosby – ‘Here If You Listen’ (2018)
While nearly all of his contemporaries have flamed out or ambled off into the sunset, David Crosby keeps charging toward the sunrise.
Christian Scott Confirmed His Vision for Jazz With ‘Live at Newport’
Released 10 years ago today, Christian Scott’s ‘Live at Newport’ bravely fought back against the treatment of jazz as an academic affair.
Eric Bibb – ‘Global Griot’ (2018)
Eric Bibb bites off a lot on ‘Global Griot,’ but if there’s anyone who can pull all of this together, it’s this guy.
Susan Tedeschi’s Varied ‘Back to the River’ Set the Stage for Greatness
Released 10 years ago this week, ‘Back to the River’ once again blended blues, R&B, gospel and rock. But Susan Tedeschi was headed toward something big.
Colin Edwin and Lorenzo Feliciati – ‘Twinscapes Vol. 2: A Modern Approach to the Dancefloor’ (2018)
Colin Edwin and Lorenzo Feliciati once again find simpatico instead of redundancy on their second collaboration.
