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Violette – Falling Strong (2014)

Violette fits into no easy category, no pre-set box. You May Also Like: Presley’s Beatles, “Can’t Help Falling In Love / Let It Be” (2020): One Track Mind Mark Wade, jazz bassist: Something Else! Interview Simon Hanes – ‘Tsons of Tsunami’ (2024)

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Shows I’ll Never Forget: Bootsy Collins, May 10, 2014

Bootsy Collins came to North Carolina’s LEAF Festival to spread his gospel of funk.

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Burn List – Burn List (2014)

Burn List represents Seattle’s edgier notion of jazz, and represents it well.

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John Mayall – A Special Life (2014)

John Mayall has, of course, worked with a series of guitar heroes. His new album is different.

Cannonball Adderley - Black Messiah (1972; 2014 reissue)

Cannonball Adderley – Black Messiah (1972; 2014 reissue)

‘Black Messiah’ highlights Cannonball Adderley’s more adventuresome side.

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Mark Egan – About Now (2014)

Mark Egan again hooks up with former Pat Metheny Group bandmate Danny Gottlieb.

Crosby Stills Nash and Young's 'Pushed It Over the End,' 'Black Coral,' others: Deep Cuts

Crosby Stills Nash and Young’s ‘Pushed It Over the End,’ ‘Black Coral,’ others: Deep Cuts

We dig around for hidden treasures from the battling boys of CSNY.

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Period [Mike Pride, Charlie Looker, Chuck Bettis] – 2 (2014)

2 is a blatant display of doom but not blatant display of chops, at least, not in the jazz sense of chops. It’s a temperament thing, and much of 2 moves at a glacial pace, and yet, the fury is all there. Slow motion death metal.

Trevor Rabin and Jon Anderson on Yes' Most Overlooked Album: 'It Was a Perfect Storm'

Trevor Rabin and Jon Anderson on Yes’ Most Overlooked Album: ‘It Was a Perfect Storm’

Issued decades ago now, Yes’ ‘Talk’ remains widely dismissed – when it’s not being ignored all together.

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Glenn Hughes of California Breed, Deep Purple + Black Sabbath: Something Else! Interview

Glenn Hughes, in conversation, is as expansive as his own strikingly multi-faceted career.