Harrison Bankhead and Paul de Jong – ‘Freedom’ (2020)
Paul de Jong has gumption of cellist Tom Cora, while Harrison Bankhead boasts the savvy of Charles Mingus. It’s all spontaneously on display on ‘Freedom.’
Other News
Curt Sydnor, “Lifespan of Lies” (2020): Something Else! premiere
Here is the premiere of Curt Sydnor’s “Lifespan of Lies” from his upcoming LP ‘Revolutionary Etudes.’
The Grand Undoing – ‘In a Vigil State’ (2020)
A true rock-pop-folk album, the Grand Undoing’s ‘In a Vigil State’ features honest songs that are both clever and melodic.
Toto, “Simple Life” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays
Steve Lukather joins Anthony Sonego to discuss “Simple Life” from 2006’s ‘Falling in Between,’ the latest in a long line of moving Toto ballads.
Michael Formanek Quartet – ‘Pre-Apocalyptic’ (2020)
Whatever band Michael Formanek, Tim Berne, Craig Taborn or Gerald Cleaver are in is usually a very good one. When they are in the same band, it’s special.
Dan Rosenboom – ‘Points on an Infinite Line’ (2020)
No matter how Dan Rosenboom makes music, it’s always going to be bold, thrilling and teeming with musicianship.
Joe Sofra, “One of Those Things” (2020): One Track Mind
Joe Sofra’s deep and burly vocals sound like a cross between Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley, and he navigates “One of Those Things” with intimacy and assurance.
Bill Frisell – ‘Valentine’ (2020)
Sublime simplicity comes from attention to detail, a Bill Frisell hallmark found all over ‘Valentine.’ It’s another fine entry point into his massive discography.
Maria Schneider Orchestra – ‘Data Lords’ (2020)
Maria Schneider wanted to send a strong message about the threat of a mass manipulation with ‘Data Lords.’ She gets the message across in perhaps the grandest way possible.
Richie Goods: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Richie Goods, dubbed “my left-hand man” by Mulgrew Miller, joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss the albums that shaped his hall of fame career.
