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Remembering David Sanborn: "Ramblin'" from 'Upfront' (1992)

Remembering David Sanborn: “Ramblin'” from ‘Upfront’ (1992)

Just as long as you like to move, there’s no reason not to like David Sanborn’s take on the Ornette Coleman classic “Ramblin’.”

The Strange Encounters - 'All in the Mind' (2024)

The Strange Encounters – ‘All in the Mind’ (2024)

The Strange Encounters have crafted an album that recalls the Beatles, R.E.M., the Byrds, the Posies, the Jayhawks, Badfinger and Robyn Hitchcock.

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Remembering David Sanborn: “A Tear For Crystal” from ‘Backstreet’ (1983)

David Sanborn’s anthemic ballad “A Tear For Crystal” goes slow, but it also goes hard.

Remembering David Sanborn: "It's You" from 'Voyeur' (1981)

Remembering David Sanborn: “It’s You” from ‘Voyeur’ (1981)

Not much crossover jazz from the 80s holds up well today soundwise but David Sanborn’s “It’s You” from ‘Voyeur’ is timeless.

Remembering David Sanborn: "Short Visit" from 'Heart to Heart' (1978)

Remembering David Sanborn: “Short Visit” from ‘Heart to Heart’ (1978)

“Short Visit” was David Sanborn’s early hat tip to his sometimes-employer Gil Evans, but it wouldn’t be his last.

Dennis Javier Jasso and Randy Sanchez of Nosotros: Something Else Interview

Dennis Javier Jasso and Randy Sanchez of Nosotros: Something Else Interview

Preston Frazier sits down with Dennis Javier Jasso and Randy Sanchez to discuss exciting new music from the New Mexico-based Latin band Nosotros.

On the Genius (and Ubiquitousness) of Saxophonist David Sanborn

On the Genius (and Ubiquitousness) of Saxophonist David Sanborn

Often situated in a cloud of opaque neo-funk, the late David Sanborn’s talents could be understandably obscured. Yet, there’s no mistaking, or escaping, that tone.

Ivo Perelman + Tom Rainey - 'Duologues 1-Turning Point' (2024)

Ivo Perelman + Tom Rainey – ‘Duologues 1-Turning Point’ (2024)

Spin-offs usually aren’t as successful as the original thing. That axiom never applies to Ivo Perelman projects, though, and for ‘Duologues 1-Turning Point,’ a peak performing Perelman gets Tom Rainey’s best.

The Beatles in Seattle 1964: Internet Archive

The Beatles in Seattle 1964: Internet Archive

The Internet Archive contains a treasure trove of audio for Beatles fans. On the 60th anniversary of Beatlemania, Mike Tiano takes a deep dive.

Jeff Oster, Vin Downes + Tom Eaton - 'Seven Conversations' (2024)

Jeff Oster, Vin Downes + Tom Eaton – ‘Seven Conversations’ (2024)

Jeff Oster, Vin Downes and Tom Eaton prove with ‘Seven Conversations’ that ambient or New Age music doesn’t have to be planned to be good.