Something Else! exclusive stream: Michael Dease, “Roppongi” from Relentless (2014)
Michael Dease’s big band take on “Roppongi” breathes new life into this little-noticed Randy Brecker gem.
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‘It’s quite interesting’: Addition of original guitarist has changed the Yardbirds’ dynamic
Already, McCarty says he’s noticed a refocus on “the bluesier side of the band.”
‘I don’t feel as if it was’: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason clears up misconception about key Dark Side track
Nick Mason was the lone member of the group to appear in every different lineup.
‘The subject is always there’: Micky Dolenz on the prospect of a new Monkees album
Their last project, back in 1996, was the first to include all four members since 1968.
Something Else! sneak peek: Jeff Lorber, Chuck Loeb and Everette Harp: “Serious Business” from Jazz Funk Soul (2014)
Three contemporary jazz titans have some good, clean fun with their renowned polish left intact.
‘A good toe in the water’: Brian May on Queen’s warm up show with Adam Lambert
Queen pulled out out a deep cut in “Love Kills,” a Freddie Mercury song from 1984.
‘The chemistry is just incredible’: Ringo Starr on perhaps his best All-Starr Band ever
Ringo, Steve Lukather, Gregg Rolie and Todd Rundgren begin a run at the Beacon tonight.
Prolific jazz drummer Scott Amendola launches ambitious orchestral project with Nels Cline, Trevor Dunn
Call this one the Nels Cline Singers with strings, with music by Scott Amendola.
David Crosby appeals to Roger McGuinn for long-awaited Byrds reunion
The surviving members of the Byrds haven’t appeared together since 2000.
‘I’m messier, and a little dirtier’: California Breed’s Andrew Wyatt on Joe Bonamassa
California Breed’s Glenn Hughes and Jason Bonham worked with Bonamassa in Black Country Communion.
