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Books: Basement Songs, by Scott Malchus (2012)

Scott Malchus’ book talks with passion and care about the way music intertwines into our lives and into our hearts. It’s not a compendium of favorite songs, but of favorite memories. You May Also Like: ‘All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs’ by Kenneth WomackRead More

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Forgotten series: The Optic Nerve – Forever and a Day (1993)

Formed in 1985, the Optic Nerve garnered more attention and accolades in death than in life. Hailing from New York City, the band tooled about the local underground circuit and put out a couple of singles, but struggled to get arrested. You May Also Like: Dario and the Clear –Read More

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Larry Carlton – Four Hands and a Heart, Volume One (2012)

Amazon.com Widgets Back in high school while my buddies were air guitaring to Led Zeppelin, Boston and Lynard Skynard, ol’ Ish here played out fantasies of ripping up the fret board like Larry Carlton. You May Also Like: Larry Carlton was at his most approachable with Tak Matsumoto on TakeRead More

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Deep Purple – Live in Paris: 1975 (2013)

Capturing the last concert from Deep Purple’s Mk III lineup, as Ritchie Blackmore subsequently left to form Rainbow, Live in Paris: 1975 also works as another glimpse into the brilliance of the recently deceased Jon Lord. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Little Worlds – Book Two EP (2013)

There are an awful lot of forward-thinking jazz musicians in Brooklyn and I’m going to tell you (once again) about one such group of guys. You May Also Like: Thollem – ‘Worlds In A Life, Two’ (2024) Thollem – ‘Worlds In A Life, One’ (2024) ‘Journey: Worlds Apart,’ by NickRead More

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Poppy Ackroyd – Escapement (2013)

With Escapement, London-based composer and performer Poppy Ackroyd provides a moving, immersive experience using little more than the bare necessities. You May Also Like: Frank Zappa – Dance Me This (2015) Kitty La Roar with Nick Shankland + Benet McLean, Oct. 8, 2015: Shows I’ll Never Forget

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The Friday Morning Listen: Dar Williams My Better Self (2005)