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?
Something Else!
Waterboys – ‘Where the Action Is’ (2019)
The Waterboys have made something quite different with ‘Where the Action Is,’ an album that defies categorization.
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.
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
“Teddy Boy” may not rank as one of Paul McCartney’s best-known tracks, but it does preview his successful solo career.
Shifa – ‘Live at Cafe Oto’ (2019)
The three musicians in Shifa have played together in various combinations before but never recorded, so this is a first – and it is glorious.
Bernie Chiaravalle, Guitarist With Michael McDonald: Something Else! Interview
Bernie Chiaravalle joined Preston Frazier to discuss collaborating with Michael McDonald, early inspirations and his next solo release.
Fleur Stevenson – ‘Follow Me’ (2019)
Fleur Stevenson makes very clear nods to the song’s original composers, but ‘Follow Me’ is also imbued with a remarkable originality.
Azymuth – ‘Demos (1973-75) Volumes 1 & 2’ (2019)
Far from this being a quick cash-in, ‘Demos (1973-75) Volumes 1 & 2’ is a quality expansion of Azymuth’s sparse early discography.
Tori Freestone Trio – ‘El Mar de Nubes’ (2019)
What’s striking about the Tori Freestone Trio’s ‘El Mar de Nubes’ is how strongly themed each track is, yet it’s all played with incredible imagination.
