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Alfredo Colón, "Doomknocker" from 'Blood Burden' (2024): Streaming premiere

Alfredo Colón, “Doomknocker” from ‘Blood Burden’ (2024): Streaming premiere

Here is the streaming premiere of “Doomknocker,” the second single from Alfredo Colón’s debut album ‘Blood Burden.’

How 'Crosby Stills and Nash' Captured This Supergroup at Their Peak

How ‘Crosby Stills and Nash’ Captured This Supergroup at Their Peak

Released on 55 years ago this week, ‘Crosby Stills and Nash’ brought together guys whose average work shames most rock composers. Then they upped the ante.

Oliver Wood, "Yo I Surrender" from 'Fat Cat Silhouette' (2024): One Track Mind

Oliver Wood, “Yo I Surrender” from ‘Fat Cat Silhouette’ (2024): One Track Mind

Here’s the official video of “Yo I Surrender,” a down-home ditty by Oliver Wood that manages to be uplifting without even trying too hard.

Remembering David Sanborn: "Sounds In the Fog" (1993)

Remembering David Sanborn: “Sounds In the Fog” (1993)

Defying smooth jazz stereotypes, David Sanborn shined when joined fellow ex-Julius Hemphill pupil Tim Berne in adventurous performances of Hemphill songs.

Remembering David Sanborn: "Ramblin'" from 'Upfront' (1992)

Remembering David Sanborn: “Ramblin'” from ‘Upfront’ (1992)

Just as long as you like to move, there’s no reason not to like David Sanborn’s take on the Ornette Coleman classic “Ramblin’.”

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Remembering David Sanborn: “A Tear For Crystal” from ‘Backstreet’ (1983)

David Sanborn’s anthemic ballad “A Tear For Crystal” goes slow, but it also goes hard.

Remembering David Sanborn: "It's You" from 'Voyeur' (1981)

Remembering David Sanborn: “It’s You” from ‘Voyeur’ (1981)

Not much crossover jazz from the 80s holds up well today soundwise but David Sanborn’s “It’s You” from ‘Voyeur’ is timeless.

On the Genius (and Ubiquitousness) of Saxophonist David Sanborn

On the Genius (and Ubiquitousness) of Saxophonist David Sanborn

Often situated in a cloud of opaque neo-funk, the late David Sanborn’s talents could be understandably obscured. Yet, there’s no mistaking, or escaping, that tone.

The Beatles in Seattle 1964: Internet Archive

The Beatles in Seattle 1964: Internet Archive

The Internet Archive contains a treasure trove of audio for Beatles fans. On the 60th anniversary of Beatlemania, Mike Tiano takes a deep dive.

Eddie Van Halen's Disastrous Flirtation With the Cello: Steve Rosen Book Excerpt

Eddie Van Halen’s Disastrous Flirtation With the Cello: Steve Rosen Book Excerpt

An impatient teacher slapped Eddie Van Halen’s hand after a few bad notes, then looked at author Steve Rosen with a look that said, “What the f— did I just do?”