New York United – ‘New York United’ (2019)
‘New York United’ is a balance between the unpredictable and the mulled over, between live performance and dreamy, electronic production values.
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Chicago, “Must Have Been Crazy” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Much like a majority of the material on ‘Chicago 13,’ “Must Have Been Crazy” is not a bad song. It’s those lyrics.
Neal Morse on ‘The Great Adventure,’ Sequels and Cruise to the Edge: Something Else! Interview
How did Neal Morse follow-up an epic double-album concept project? Why, with another epic double-album concept project!
Eliane Elias Confidently Expanded Her Main Influences on ‘Bossa Nova Stories’
Elaine Elias had paid tribute to Brazil’s great contribution to jazz long before this album arrived 10 years ago. But ‘Bossa Nova Stories’ was different.
Yes, “Children of Light” from ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ (1997): YESterdays
Producer Billy Sherwood again shows his talent at blending the Yes tradition with a contemporary feel.
Steve Hackett – ‘At the Edge of Light’ (2019)
Steve Hackett’s ‘At the Edge of Light’ keeps his winning streak of fine solo releases going.
Jeff Ballard – ‘Fairgrounds’ (2019)
Jeff Ballard moves further away from mainstream jazz, while keeping himself challenged on the drums.
Ruthie Foster Confirmed Her Genius With ‘The Truth According to Ruthie Foster’
Released 10 years ago today, ‘The Truth According to Ruthie Foster’ was much more than a blues triumph.
Chicago, “Mama Take” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Nothing on ‘Chicago 13’ really reaches for greatness — but “Mama Take” at least makes a struggling grasp for mediocrity.
Mike Keneally, “Draconian Blump” from ‘Nonkertompf’ (1999): One Track Mind
What’s still amazing, 20 years later, is that Mike Keneally’s “Draconian Blump” doesn’t feature a bunch of seasoned musicians – rather than just one.
