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Ian Anderson will release solo sequel to Jethro Tull's classic Thick as a Brick

Ian Anderson has followed up his recent announcement of a 19-date concert tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Jethro Tull’s Thick as a Brick with something perhaps even more interesting: He plans to release a solo sequel to the 1972 prog-rock classic. You May Also Like: How Jethro Tull’sRead More

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On Second Thought: Marvin Gaye – What's Going On (1971)

News that John Legend will recreate Marvin Gaye’s 1972 concert at the Kennedy Center, one that’s believed to have included the only complete performance of his groundbreaking 1971 album What’s Going On, had us digging out the old vinyl. You May Also Like: How an ‘Antique French Garage Band’ NailedRead More

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Charles Gayle Trio – Streets (2012)

Like Giuseppi Logan, tenor saxophonist Charles Gayle was in the thick of it during the free jazz revolution taking place in New York during the 1960s. You May Also Like: How Tom Waits and Crystal Gayle Saved ‘One From the Heart’ Similar Fashion – Portrait Of (2018)

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Rolling Stones post oft-bootlegged concert from final leg of their 1981 Tattoo You tour

Often bootlegged, but never officially released — until now — the Rolling Stones’ Dec. 18, 1981 date at Hampton, Va., has become something of a legend. Now, the band will be adding the show to its Rolling Stones Archives site You May Also Like: Rolling Stones – ‘Tattoo You: 40thRead More

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Disco Songs That Don’t Suck: Gimme Five

Disco had its moments, even amidst dark days when pointing straight up counted as a dance move.

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Something Else! sneek peek: Stream Neil Young's new collaboration with Crazy Horse, "Horse Back"

Neil Young has given fans a sneak peek at his long-awaited new collaboration with Crazy Horse, posting a sizzling, 37-minute long track — appropriately titled “Horse Back.” You May Also Like: How Neil Young’s Complex, Hypnotic ‘Greendale’ Revived the Concept Album

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For trumpeter Nicholas Payton, a three-month vow to stop using the term "jazz"

Trumpeter Nicholas Payton has announced a 90-day personal moratorium on using the word “jazz,” according to a new interview posted at MLive.com. “On March 7,” Payton says, “I’m definitely going to start using it again.” You May Also Like: Nicholas Payton – ‘Smoke Sessions’ (2021)

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Affable Michael Anthony says he won't pursue royalty case over new Van Halen album

When David Lee Roth confirmed recently that Van Halen returned to the band’s vaults in search of old pieces of music and existing lyrics for a much-anticipated new album, it brought up the question of royalties for original bassist Michael Anthony. You May Also Like: Why Complaints About Van Halen’sRead More

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Chick Corea/ Eddie Gomez/ Paul Motian – Further Explorations (2012)

It’s yet another tribute to the singular artistry of Bill Evans, but this one has a special plot line: the drummer played for Evans in one era and the bassist played for him in another era. You May Also Like: Bill Evans – Another Time: The Hilversum Concert (2017) TheRead More

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Paul McCartney admits to pressure-filled moments during sessions for Kisses on the Bottom

Recording a collection of well-known standards for the forthcoming Kisses on the Bottom, despite its cheeky title, was something of a challenge for Paul McCartney. You May Also Like: Why Paul McCartney’s ‘Kisses on the Bottom’ Was the Perfect LP at the Perfect Time Paul McCartney – ‘The Lyrics’ (2021):Read More