Steely Dan Sunday, “West Of Hollywood” (2000)
This past summer (2013) there’s been some point and counterpoint on a class of jazz fans called the “jazzbro,” You May Also Like: Steely Dan Sunday: “Paging Audrey [Demo]” (2008)
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The Beatles, “You Never Give Me Your Money” from Abbey Road (1969): Deep Beatles
Deep Beatles’ look at the ‘Abbey Road’ a Paul McCartney song sparked by legal and financial woes from the band’s ill-fated venture Apple Corps.
‘I was, like, are you insane?’: Mitch Malloy on winning, then losing, Van Halen frontman job
For a moment in 1996, Mitch Malloy was poised to become Van Halen’s third lead singer. In fact, he was certain he had the job. Then, all of a sudden, Extreme’s Gary Cherone took over instead. You May Also Like: No related posts.
‘That turned into a beautiful little song’: Mike Love remembers the Beach Boys’ emotional deep cut “Only With You”
Featured in a band so closely associated with his brother Brian Wilson’s musical genius, his brother Dennis’ work can be easy to overlook. “Only With You” makes the case for paying closer attention. You May Also Like: Why the Beach Boys’ ‘Sail On, Sailor’ Pointed to So Many Unrealized Triumphs
thedrakeeffect – Acoustica (2013)
A very smart sampler from thedrakeeffect’s new series of discs called The Voyage, this debut effort focuses on acoustic rock tracks – offering a stripped-down take on some of life’s more interesting sideroads You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon, “Better With You” (2022): One Track Mind
Black Label Society, “Ain’t No Sunshine” from Unblackened (2013): One Track Mind
I’ve been a fan of Zakk Wylde since his pinch-harmonic screaming debut with Ozzy Osbourne on No Rest for the Wicked. You May Also Like: Zakk Wylde – Book of Shadows II (2016) Why You Should Count ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ Among Ozzy Osbourne’s Best
Ahmad Jamal – Saturday Morning (2013)
The list of living musicians who made great records in the 1950s is dwindling, but the living legend Ahmad Jamal distinguishes himself further by making great records into the 2010s. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Chicago, “Something’s Coming, I Know” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): One Track Mind
Written by Robert Lamm and America’s Gerry Beckley, “Something’s Coming, I Know” hints of Lamm’s ‘Subtlety and Passion.’
The Friday Morning Listen: Dirtminers – American Typewriter (2007)
So this Henry Goldcamp guy has come up with the terrific idea of installing typewriters all across his city of St. Louis, with the question posed “What the Hell is St. Louis Thinking?” You May Also Like: No related posts.
Something Else! sneak peek: Joey DeFrancesco, “I Don’t Wanna Be Kissed” (2013)
We love organ jazz around here, so it’s impossible for us to avoid the boss Hammond B3 of Joey DeFrancesco, widely regarded as being at or near the top of the heap amongst jazz organists. Who are we to argue? You May Also Like: Joey DeFrancesco, with Pharoah Sanders –Read More
