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Frank Zappa's Universe via 'Joe's Garage': Act III

Frank Zappa’s Universe via ‘Joe’s Garage’: Act III

This concludes Mick Raubenheimer’s series examining ‘Joe Garage,’ the three-part rock opera released by Frank Zappa in September and November 1979.

Toto's David Paich on His Solo Debut, 'Forgotten Toys': Something Else! Interview

Toto’s David Paich on His Solo Debut, ‘Forgotten Toys’: Something Else! Interview

David Paich joins Preston Frazier to discuss his debut solo EP ‘Forgotten Toys,’ as well as key deep cuts from his legendary Toto discography.

Mamas Gun – 'Golden Days' (2018): On Second Thought

Mamas Gun – ‘Golden Days’ (2018): On Second Thought

Mamas Gun dig deep again and again into the R&B cavalcade of time, conjuring track after track of unique, satisfying music.

Michael Formanek Quartet, w/ Tim Berne, Craig Taborn + Gerald Cleaver - 'Other Zones' (2022)

Michael Formanek Quartet, w/ Tim Berne, Craig Taborn + Gerald Cleaver – ‘Other Zones’ (2022)

Michael Formanek’s composing prowess had set a high standard for this ensemble. Sometimes, though, you just gotta let guys run off the leash. And, as we now know with ‘Other Zones,’ he did.

Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' (1980): Reel to Real

Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ (1980): Reel to Real

Source material, much like actors, was merely a tool for Stanley Kubrick, a handy instrument to facilitate his vision.

Rocío Giménez López, Matthew Golombisky + Matias Formica, "wha tekau ma iwa" (2022): Something Else! video premiere

Rocío Giménez López, Matthew Golombisky + Matias Formica, “wha tekau ma iwa” (2022): Something Else! video premiere

Here is the video premiere of “wha tekau ma iwa,” from the fully improvisational ‘4.9’ album by Rocío Giménez López, Matthew Golombisky and Matias Formica.

Jon Cowherd Trio - 'Pride and Joy' (2022)

Jon Cowherd Trio – ‘Pride and Joy’ (2022)

With ‘Pride & Joy,’ piano ace Jon Cowherd leads a top-shelf trio with two very special guests to make high-quality jazz richly inspired by personal experiences.

Derek Sherinian - 'Vortex' (2022)

Derek Sherinian – ‘Vortex’ (2022)

For those who favor fire-breathing fusion as their progressive music of choice, ex-Dream Theater member Derek Sherinian’s ‘Vortex’ nicely fits the bill.

Yellowjackets © Roberto Cifarelli

Yellowjackets – ‘Parallel Motion’ (2022)

With ‘Parallel Motion,’ the Yellowjackets continue to defy the tendency of even the best bands to run out of steam and go stale.

Cymbalic Encounters - 'Cerulean Cathedral' (2022)

Cymbalic Encounters – ‘Cerulean Cathedral’ (2022)

Cymbalic Encounters’ latest prog-rock/jazz collaboration with Brand X players Percy Jones and John Goodsall finds a delightful and always gamboled groove.