Stanley Clarke joins us to discuss how he became the first bassist to headline tours and craft gold-selling solo projects.

No matter how much research has been expended on Cosmic Michael, he remains an enigmatic figure. But thankfully, the pair of albums he recorded back in the day, which appeared on the Bliss imprint, have survived and have recently been reissued by the Gear Fab label. Initially released in 1969,Read More

Floratone to Bill Frisell is a lot like what the Fireman is to Paul McCartney: a way to break outside of usual comfort areas.

If Rip Van Winkle were a country music fan waking up today and flipping on the radio, he’d probably be just as confused and lost as the character in Washington Irving’s classic tale. You May Also Like: Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’ (2018) How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-StyleRead More

Chicago and the Doobie Brothers are teaming up for a massive summer tour, set to kick off July 11 in Tuscon, Arizona. You May Also Like: Button [Featuring Members of Doobie Brothers + Chicago] – Button (2018) Why You Shouldn’t Overlook the Doobie Brothers’ ‘What Were Once Vices Are NowRead More

Toto and Eminem don’t intersect very often, maybe not at all. Until now You May Also Like: Toto, “Oh Why” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

With the death of Hank Jones a couple of years ago, Ahmad Jamal might now be considered the dean of jazz pianists, but in all likelihood, he’s long been more influential You May Also Like: Nick Millevoi – ‘Moon Pulses’ (2024) Denny Zeitlin – Wishing On The Moon (2018)

This begins, as most blues albums do, with a stamping rhythm and this heartfelt lyric in celebration of a bunch of stuff that’s not good for you. Only then, that chewed-clean template is joined by these bright blasts of shiny brass newness. You May Also Like: Alister Spence and SatokoRead More

Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson took the stage of the 1983 US Festival as confirmed crossover country stars — but without all of the sell-out slickness that’s attached to the term these days. You May Also Like: Willie Nelson Found a Worthy Foil on the Diverse, Rootsy ‘Willie and theRead More

As usual for Bruce Springsteen, there are a few select media appearances before the release of a new album. For Wrecking Ball, Bruce has chosen (huge Bruce fan) Jimmy Fallon. This week is Bruce week on Late Night, with multiple Springsteen appearances You May Also Like: No related posts.