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Fernando Perdomo - 'Waves 12' (2025)

Fernando Perdomo – ‘Waves 12’ (2025)

Talented multi-instrumentalist Fernando Perdomo brings his epic year-long Waves series to a rewarding conclusion with the release of ‘Waves 12.’

Jay Nachman on His New Book 'Graham Parker's Howlin' Wind': Interview

Jay Nachman on His New Book ‘Graham Parker’s Howlin’ Wind’: Interview

Jay Nachman discusses ‘Graham Parker’s Howlin’ Wind’ with Charlie Ricci, with a couple of remarks from the great rocker himself.

How Queen Saved the Frankly Awful 'Flash Gordon' Film

How Queen Saved the Frankly Awful ‘Flash Gordon’ Film

Queen’s theme song is the best thing about a justly forgotten superhero movie called ‘Flash Gordon,’ which premiered 45 years ago this week.

The Byrds' 'Turn! Turn! Turn!' Offered a Message of Hope in Troubled Times

The Byrds’ ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ Offered a Message of Hope in Troubled Times

Released 60 years ago this week, ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ captured both the political and musical climate of the era. It also confirmed the Byrds’ ascension.

Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber - 'If You Can't Dazzle Them With Your Brilliance ...'  (2025)

Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber – ‘If You Can’t Dazzle Them With Your Brilliance …’ (2025)

Burnt Sugar fuses improvisational funk, jazz, rock and soul on ‘If You Can’t Dazzle Them With Your Brilliance, Then Baffle Them With Your Blisluth Pt. Two.’

Horace Silver - 'Silver In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse' (1965, 2025 release)

Horace Silver – ‘Silver In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse’ (1965, 2025 release)

Horace Silver’s ‘Silver In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse” is a very satisfying snapshot of an important artist in the middle of a lengthy period backed by major jazz big guns in their own right.

The Beatles' Charismatic 'Help!': 60 Years Later

The Beatles’ Charismatic ‘Help!’: 60 Years Later

Mike Tiano argues that the often-overlooked ‘Help!’ film is a lively reminder of why the Beatles were, and remain, a positive and lasting phenomenon.

Satoko Fujii Quartet - 'Burning Wick' (2025)

Satoko Fujii Quartet – ‘Burning Wick’ (2025)

The Satoko Fujii Quartet’s ‘Burning Wick’ brings the hard punch of a rock-minded rhythm section to vanguard jazz.

Doc Pomus - 'You Can't Hip a Square: The Doc Pomus Songwriting Demos' (2025)

Doc Pomus – ‘You Can’t Hip a Square: The Doc Pomus Songwriting Demos’ (2025)

The songs sold millions, but he was often left off lists of great songwriters. ‘You Can’t Hip a Square: The Doc Pomus Songwriting Demos’ finally changes that.

Ivo Perelman + Ray Anderson - '12 Stages of Spiritual Alchemy' (2025)

Ivo Perelman + Ray Anderson – ’12 Stages of Spiritual Alchemy’ (2025)

’12 Stages of Spiritual Alchemy’ is not a Ivo Perelman/Ray Anderson duet to be skipped over; across twelve impromptu compositions the saxophonist and trombonist find instant compatibility.