Return to Forever’s Surprise ‘Returns’ Smartly Focused on the Past
‘Return to Forever: Returns’ arrived 10 years ago today as a reminder of everything we loved about this cosmic, muscular and damned funky band.
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Wendy Eisenberg and Shane Parish – ‘Nervous Systems’ (2019)
Wendy Eisenberg and Shane Parish’s ‘Nervous Systems’ is just two masters of experimental guitar in an impromptu meeting of the minds.
Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, March 13, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Sitting on the fence about attending an upcoming show by Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets? Mike Tiano is here to push you off.
Samantha Boshnack’s Seismic Belt – ‘Live In Santa Monica’ (2019)
Samantha Boshnack takes her ambitions to the next level and then puts it all on the line with a new band in front of a live audience. No sweat.
Wynton Marsalis Finally Learned How to Have Fun Again With ‘The Magic Hour’
Wynton Marsalis signed with the Blue Note label 15 years ago, then released an album worthy of that bastion of earthy joy.
Joe Martin – ‘Étoilée’ (2019)
Reaching within his household for inspiration, bass master Joe Martin takes a rare turn leading a star-studded group.
Vertical Horizon – ‘The Lost Mile’ (2018)
An homage to Vertical Horizon frontman Matt Scannell’s influences and favorite artists, ‘The Lost Mile’ also features a seemingly unlikely collaboration.
Michaël Attias, “Trinité” from ‘èchos la nuit’ (2019): Something Else! sneak peek
‘Echos la nuit,’ which translates into “echoes the night,” is a unique moment for Michaël Attias: This is his first unaccompanied album.
Michel Petrucciani, with Gary Peacock + Roy Haynes – ‘One Night In Karlsruhe’ (2019)
Standing at only three feet tall, Michel Petrucciani showed during one summer evening with jazz giants Gary Peacock and Roy Haynes that he himself was a giant.
Justin Townes Earle Came of Age on the Rootsy, Focused ‘Midnight at the Movies’
10 years ago, Justin Townes Earle’s ‘Midnight at the Movies’ showed that simple and bold can certainly outshine complex and epic.
