The Nels Cline Singers – ‘Share the Wealth’ (2020)
Whatever expectations you can make about a new Nels Cline Singers release, ‘Share the Wealth’ exceeds them all.
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Paul McCartney, “Check My Machine” (1980): One Track Mind
Paul McCartney’s planned release of ‘McCartney III’ brought us back to one of the most inventive and surprising moments from his last solo era.
Avawaves – ‘Voyager II’ (2020)
While classical purists may be aghast, Avawaves’ ambient varient is enjoyable for those with open ears.
Tim Berne’s Snakeoil – ‘The Deceptive 4’ (2020)
Tim Berne’s constructions become illusions in the hands of this band. Getting yourself lost in these deceptions is so much fun.
Yes, “Light of the Ages” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays
Yes acquits itself well on “Light of the Ages,” whetting the appetite for an album of new music in 2021.
Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop, “Present Tense” (2020): Something Else! video premiere
Here is the video premiere of Ernesto Cervini and Turboprop’s smart cover of Radiohead’s “Present Tense.”
Jon Irabagon – ‘I Don’t Hear Nothin’ But the Blues Vol. 3: Anatomical Snuffbox’ (2020)
If you’re going to go extreme, do it with conviction. Jon Irabagon, Mike Pride, Mick Barr and Ava Mendoza are committed as ever for ‘I Don’t Hear Nothin’ But The Blues Volume 3: Anatomical Snuffbox.’
Projekt Gemineye, “Sacred Sons” from ‘In the Year 3073: Book II’ (2020): One Track Mind
Picking up where Projekt Gemineye’s ‘In the Year 3073: Book I’ left off, Mark Anthony K hints at a conclusion to the tale.
Chicago, “God Save the Queen” from ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park
“God Save the Queen” is perhaps the best track on ‘Twenty 1,’ and easily one of Chicago’s better post-Terry Kath songs.
Tim Berne / Matt Mitchell Duo – ‘Spiders’ (2020)
Tim Berne’s sax/piano duet with Matt Mitchell has a certain intimacy not quite felt on other projects.
