Electric Simcha – ‘Joy’ (2020)
Think of ‘Joy’ by Electric Simcha as Jewish party music for the punk set.
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The Favorite Beatle: Taking an Eternal Question to the Next Level
“Who’s your favorite Beatle?” It’s something I am fond of asking.
Big Heart Machine, “Fanfares” from ‘Live at the Jazz Gallery’ (2020): Something Else! premiere
Here is the premiere of György Ligeti’s “Fanfares,” as performed by Brian Krock’s Big Heart Machine jazz orchestra.
Christina Galisatus feat. Jeff Parker, “Root” (2020): Something Else! premiere
Here is the premiere of the song “Root” by jazz pianist Christina Galisatus.
On the Joy, and the Pain, of Pete Townshend’s ‘Empty Glass’
Released 40 years ago this month, Pete Townshend’s ‘Empty Glass’ was so intense and bittersweet that, for a while, I didn’t have the strength to revisit it.
Erodoto Project – ‘Mythos – Metamorphosis’ (2020)
There is a dreamlike quality to the sound which Erodoto Project creates on the forthcoming ‘Mythos – Metamorphosis,’ and a sensuality.
Matt Mayhall and Dan Rosenboom – ‘Language’ (2020)
With lengthy reputations in cutting edge jazz, improvised music and rock, Matt Mayhall and Dan Rosenboom bring a unique telepathy to this project.
How Peter Frampton Reaffirmed His Legend on ‘Thank You Mr. Churchill’
Peter Frampton returned to bread-and-butter straight-ahead rock 10 years ago today on ‘Thank You Mr. Churchill.’ It may as well have been 1976 all over again.
Charles Rumback, “Burning Daylight” from ‘June Holiday’ (2020): Something Else! Video Premiere
Here is the streaming premiere of Charles Rumback’s “Burning Daylight” track from his upcoming LP ‘June Holiday.’
Chicago, “If She Would Have Been Faithful” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s “If She Would Have Been Faithful” reached No. 17, but quantity doesn’t mean quality.
