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New Memphis Colorways - 'It Is What It Isn't' (2021)

New Memphis Colorways – ‘It Is What It Isn’t’ (2021)

New Memphis Colorways’ ‘It Is What It Isn’t’ is a dazzling blend of – well, psychedelic groove music comes as close as anything else to defining it.

'Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney's 'Ram" (2020)

‘Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s ‘Ram” (2020)

Love is evident in every note, and that makes ‘Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s ‘Ram” a must-listen for any fan.

Tall Tall Trees via Heist TV: Shows I'll Never Forget

Tall Tall Trees via Heist TV: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Tall Tall Trees’ terrific set for Heist TV made me look forward to a time when I can see live music again. For now, this will do just fine.

Gregg Belisle-Chi - 'Koi: Performing the Music of Tim Berne' (2021)

Gregg Belisle-Chi – ‘Koi: Performing the Music of Tim Berne’ (2021)

A solo performance of rare wisdom like ‘Koi’ is what happens when the mighty composing pen of Tim Berne meets a mighty insightful guitar of Gregg Belisle-Chi.

Toto, "Fearful Heart" from 'Old Is New' (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Fearful Heart” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

In some ways, “Fearful Heart” feels transitional. But that makes it an embodiment of this Toto collection’s name – and purpose.

The Band - 'Stage Fright: 50th Anniversary Edition' (2021)

The Band – ‘Stage Fright: 50th Anniversary Edition’ (2021)

Robbie Robertson didn’t just remix the Band’s third album with Bob Clearmountain. He created a completely new track sequence for ‘Stage Fright.’

Beki Hemingway - 'Earth & Asphalt' (2021)

Beki Hemingway – ‘Earth & Asphalt’ (2021)

Beki Hemingway’s ‘Earth & Asphalt’ is guaranteed to serve traditional country fans, as well as those who dig pop that rocks and rock that pops.

Garage A Trois - 'Calm Down Cologne' (2021)

Garage A Trois – ‘Calm Down Cologne’ (2021)

Charlie Hunter, Stanton Moore and Skerik of Garage A Trois are the old veterans of the whole jam-band, funk-jazz scene, but in all the right ways, ‘Calm Down Cologne’ sounds as if this is their debut album, because it’s got that new-band freshness to it.

Chicago, "Sophisticated Lady" from 'Night & Day: Big Band' (1995): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Sophisticated Lady” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park

On an album that I often overlook, this update of a Duke Ellington standard is one that I never do. “Sophisticated Lady” sounded like a ’90s Chicago song.

Brian Bromberg - 'A Little Driving Music' (2021)

Brian Bromberg – ‘A Little Driving Music’ (2021)

With results like ‘A Little Driving Music,’ it’s almost tempting to suggest Brian Bromberg lockdown in his home studio for 2021 as well.