Sonny Rollins Became a Colossus Once More With ‘Road Shows Vol. 1’
Released a decade ago this month, ‘Road Shows Vol. 1’ reframed Sonny Rollins as jazz’s most important living saxophonist.
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Buena Vista Social Club Captured Already-Lost History on ‘At Carnegie Hall’
Released 10 years ago this month, ‘At Carnegie Hall’ remains the most complete testament to the Buena Vista Social Club’s sizzling mid-1990s Cuban revival.
How Paul Allen Saved the Seattle Cinerama
In memory of Paul Allen, we’re returning to Mike Tiano’s examination of the late Microsoft co-founder’s role in preserving the Seattle Cinerama Theater.
Geoff Emerick (1946-2018): An Appreciation
The man who specialized in “every sound there is,” Geoff Emerick left a lasting impact on music that will forever be celebrated.
Max Moran, jazz bassist: Something Else! Interview
Max Moran joins Preston Frazier to discuss his new studio project ‘Neospectric,’ the close-knit musical culture of New Orleans, and his favorite albums.
Brass Magic, “Journey Around the Lake” from ‘Fanfare’ (2018): Something Else! video premiere
Here is the video premiere of Brass Magic’s “Journey Around the Lake.”
Wayne Shorter – ‘Emanon’ (2018)
Wayne Shorter has delivered a late-period masterpiece: The music on ‘Emanon’ is wonderful, the expectation delivered.
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, September 22, 2018: Shows I’ll Never Forget
When Ringo Starr sits behind the drums and shakes his head to the beat, time temporarily turns back to 1964.
Butcher Brown, “Camden Session” from ‘Camden Session’ (2018): Something Else! sneak peek
Following a tribute to Afrobeat great Fela Kuti, Butcher Brown goes back to doing their usual analog, bell bottoms thing.
Walter Becker, “Our Lawn” (early 1990s): One Track Mind
The ample leftovers from Walter Becker’s ’11 Tracks of Whack’ sessions continue to be pulled out of the frig, warmed in the microwave and set on the table for feasting.
