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Fabian Almazan on ‘This Land Abounds With Life,’ and the Beauty of Our World: Something Else! Interview

Fabian Almazan joins Preston Frazier for a Something Else! Sitdown that includes an in-depth song-by-song analysis of the pianist’s forthcoming album.

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Judas Priest, June 1, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

I walked away from Judas Priest’s 2019 show in Little Rock, Ark., with great memories of the music, and a lasting moment with my son.

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Fabian Almazan – ‘This Land Abounds With Life’ (2019)

Fabian Almazan’s nature-inspired ‘This Land Abounds With Life’ is an album with something for everyone.

Emerson Lake and Palmer - 'The Anthology: 1970-1998' (2019)

Emerson Lake and Palmer – ‘The Anthology: 1970-1998’ (2019)

‘The Anthology’ is a must have for Emerson Lake and Palmer fans, and another great tribute to the late Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, as well.

How Dave Matthews Got His Groove Back on 'Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King'

How Dave Matthews Got His Groove Back on ‘Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King’

Before ‘Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King’ arrived 10 years ago today, I had pretty much given up on the Dave Matthews Band.

Could Jazz Be More Inclusive?: Commentary

Could Jazz Be More Inclusive?: Commentary

Jazz is an inclusive music. So why did an established British journal publish a piece containing a gay slur?

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Waterboys – ‘Where the Action Is’ (2019)

The Waterboys have made something quite different with ‘Where the Action Is,’ an album that defies categorization.

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Henry Kaiser, Jeff Sipe, Andy West, Tracy Silverman, Anthony Pirog – ‘Five Times Surprise’ (2019)

Borrowing from principles established by the original Mahavishnu Orchestra, Five Time Surprise develops music with no constrictions.

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Dave Douglas, Uri Caine + Andrew Cyrille – ‘Devotion’ (2019)

Strong musical personalities impose themselves on these Dave Douglas originals, and it makes for a riveting trio that sounds like no other.

The Beatles, "Teddy Boy" (1969): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Teddy Boy” (1969): Deep Beatles

“Teddy Boy” may not rank as one of Paul McCartney’s best-known tracks, but it does preview his successful solo career.