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Kim Cypher – ‘Love Kim x’ (2019)

Kim Cypher tells us she wanted to blend “inspired original music” with cover songs “arranged with a quirky, jazzy twist.” Mission accomplished.

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Ben Monder – ‘Day After Day’ (2019)

Ben Monder has this rare ability to effortlessly abstract harmony without robbing it of any of its emotional impact.

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Naomi Moon Siegel, “Jaam Rek” from ‘Live at Earshot’ (2019): Something Else! premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Jaam Rek” from Naomi Moon Siegel’s upcoming album ‘Live at Earshot.’

Cyril Neville Brought Patented Passion to the Aptly Named 'Brand New Blues'

Cyril Neville Brought Patented Passion to the Aptly Named ‘Brand New Blues’

Cyril Neville’s gritty, honest and culturally rich ‘Brand New Blues’ arrived 10 years ago this month.

Toto, "Love Is a Man's World" from 'Toto XX' (1998): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Love Is a Man’s World” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays

I can’t help but think that Toto’s leftover 1977 track “Love Is a Man’s World” might have worked with a different ending.

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Bloor – ‘Drolleries’ (2019)

Sam Weinberg joins with refugees from Little Women to form the new trio Bloor, and it’s wild, acerbic and even a bit mathematical.

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YolanDa Brown – ‘Love, Politics, War’ (2019)

YolanDa Brown’s blending of styles doesn’t even have a name. Whatever you call this, ‘Love, Politics, War’ is certainly in a class of its own.

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Bill Frisell & Thomas Morgan – ‘Epistrophy’ (2019)

Bill Frisell and Thomas Morgan play with the intent to extract every honeyed drop from these rich melodies, a hallmark of both artists.

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Joe Satriani’s ‘Is There Love In Space?’ Showcased His Best (and Worst) Impulses

What Joe Satriani does best is sing – on the guitar. ‘Is There Love In Space?’ arrived 15 years ago today as more proof.

Chicago, "Closer to You" from 'Chicago 13' (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Closer to You” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago got in their own way once again, as Donnie Dacus’s vocals marred an otherwise enjoyable song.