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Mark Papagno: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Mark Papagno: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Baltimore-based prog and jazz guitarist Mark Papagno joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss albums by Yes, Allan Holdsworth and David Sylvian.

Young Gun Silver Fox - 'Canyons' (2020)

Young Gun Silver Fox – ‘Canyons’ (2020)

I’m not sure if there is such a music idiom as “neo-yacht rock” but if there is, Young Gun Silver Fox would surely be at the top of that heap.

Harrison Bankhead and Paul de Jong - 'Freedom' (2020)

Harrison Bankhead and Paul de Jong – ‘Freedom’ (2020)

Paul de Jong has gumption of cellist Tom Cora, while Harrison Bankhead boasts the savvy of Charles Mingus. It’s all spontaneously on display on ‘Freedom.’

Curt Sydnor, "Lifespan of Lies" (2020): Something Else! premiere

Curt Sydnor, “Lifespan of Lies” (2020): Something Else! premiere

Here is the premiere of Curt Sydnor’s “Lifespan of Lies” from his upcoming LP ‘Revolutionary Etudes.’

The Grand Undoing - 'In a Vigil State' (2020)

The Grand Undoing – ‘In a Vigil State’ (2020)

A true rock-pop-folk album, the Grand Undoing’s ‘In a Vigil State’ features honest songs that are both clever and melodic.

Michael Formanek Quartet - 'Pre-Apocalyptic' (2020)

Michael Formanek Quartet – ‘Pre-Apocalyptic’ (2020)

Whatever band Michael Formanek, Tim Berne, Craig Taborn or Gerald Cleaver are in is usually a very good one. When they are in the same band, it’s special.

Vinyl

Dan Rosenboom – ‘Points on an Infinite Line’ (2020)

No matter how Dan Rosenboom makes music, it’s always going to be bold, thrilling and teeming with musicianship.

Bill Frisell - 'Valentine' (2020)

Bill Frisell – ‘Valentine’ (2020)

Sublime simplicity comes from attention to detail, a Bill Frisell hallmark found all over ‘Valentine.’ It’s another fine entry point into his massive discography.

Maria Schneider Orchestra  - 'Data Lords' (2020)

Maria Schneider Orchestra – ‘Data Lords’ (2020)

Maria Schneider wanted to send a strong message about the threat of a mass manipulation with ‘Data Lords.’ She gets the message across in perhaps the grandest way possible.

Richie Goods: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Richie Goods: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Richie Goods, dubbed “my left-hand man” by Mulgrew Miller, joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss the albums that shaped his hall of fame career.