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Day and Taxi – ‘Devotion’ (2019)

Day and Taxi’s ‘Devotion’ is an outstanding album with a rich combination of improvisation, tonal musicality and depth.

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Anthony Phillips – ‘Strings of Light’ (2019)

I always associate Anthony Phillips records with the fall. ‘Strings of Light,’ his first new album in seven years, is no different.

The Smithereens Created a Stone Cold Pop-Rock Classic With '11'

The Smithereens Created a Stone Cold Pop-Rock Classic With ’11’

Released 30 years ago this month, the Smithereens’ ’11’ is defined by haystacks of penetrating hooks and in-the-pocket musicianship.

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Quin Kirchner, Daniel Van Duerm, Matthew Lux w/guest Jaimie Branch, “Peaceable” (2019): Something Else! streaming premiere

Here is the streaming premiere of “Peaceable” by Quin Kirchner, Daniel Van Duerm, Matthew Lux w/guest Jaimie Branch.

Modern Lovers, "Pablo Picasso" (1976): One Track Mind

Modern Lovers, “Pablo Picasso” (1976): One Track Mind

Or: The Dangers of a Self-Education in Popular Culture.

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Pearring Sound – ‘Nothing But Time’ (2019)

Pearring Sound is the moniker affixed to music led by alto saxophonist Jeff Pearring, and that sound is jazz that’s sometimes playful and always daring.

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Big Big Train – ‘Grand Tour’ (2019)

Permeated with literary, historical, and mythological references, Big Big Train’s ‘Grand Tour’ is a clever and exquisitely arranged musical journey.

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Amendola Vs. Blades – ‘Everybody Wins’ (2019)

The only way to lose with Ameondola Vs. Blades’ funky delight ‘Everybody Wins’ is if you miss out on putting an ear to it.

50 Years Ago: Who Tried to Kill Miles Davis on a New York City Street?

50 Years Ago: Who Tried to Kill Miles Davis on a New York City Street?

Miles Davis was grazed in a hail of bullets on Oct. 10, 1969 – but why? And who did it? Unpacking one of jazz’s most violent and puzzling moments.

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Van Halen’s ‘Runnin’ With the Devil,’ ‘Hot for Teacher’ + Others: Gimme Five

As frontman David Lee Roth celebrates his 65th birthday today, we return to a handful of Van Halen favorites.