Claudio Roditi’s Gorgeous ‘Brazilliance x4’ Deftly Balanced His Many Influences
Claudio Roditi returned to the music of his homeland 10 years ago today, but this salute to Brazil boasted a unique approach.
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Ben Folds Returned to Older Work on ‘Stems and Seeds,’ and Vastly Improved It
Ben Folds treated us to a much-needed “de-master” of ‘Way to Normal,’ 10 years ago this week.
Tom Brislin, keyboardist with Kansas and Yes: Something Else! Interview
Preston Frazier caught up with former Yes keyboardist Tom Brislin just as he began a new tenure with Kansas.
Willie Nelson Found a Worthy Foil on the Diverse, Rootsy ‘Willie and the Wheel’
Willie Nelson released a terrific collaboration with Asleep at the Wheel 10 years ago today that was by turns reverent and then rambunctious.
Neal Morse on ‘The Great Adventure,’ Sequels and Cruise to the Edge: Something Else! Interview
How did Neal Morse follow-up an epic double-album concept project? Why, with another epic double-album concept project!
Warren Zevon, “Mutineer,” “Genius,” “Porcelain Monkey” + Others: Gimme Five
Celebrate Warren Zevon’s birth on January 24, 1947 with a look back at a handful late-period classics.
When Umphrey’s McGee Created ‘Mantis,’ Their First In-Studio Project
Known for their spontaneity and informal composing, Umphrey’s McGee tried something 10 years ago today that they’d never done before.
Steve Hackett on ‘At the Edge of Light,’ Epic Songs and the Uniting Power of Music
Ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett also discusses how this new studio project dovetails with 2017’s ‘The Night Siren,’ and his upcoming tour plans.
Wing Walker Orchestra – ‘Hazel’ (2019): Something Else! album trailer premiere
Here is the video premiere of the trailer for the Wing Walker Orchestra’s upcoming release ‘Hazel.’
Wendy Eisenberg, Brandon Seabrook, David Dominique: S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 (Part 3 of 4, Avant Garde + Experimental)
Here is S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 list for avant garde jazz and experimental music, including releases by Wendy Eisenberg, Brandon Seabrook, David Dominique and others.
