The Near Jazz Experience with Adrian Sherwood – ‘Afloat in Dub’ (2019)
As Adrian Sherwood helps transform these Near Jazz Experience songs, the listener gains a much wider viewpoint.
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Yes, “Universal Garden” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
The initial three songs on Yes’ ‘Open Your Eyes’ find the world’s greatest progressive rock band at the top of their game.
Ivo Perelman – ‘Strings 3’ (2019)
Ivo Perelman has added Nat Wooley on trumpet. ‘Strings 3’ answers the question of whether that was bonkers or completely wonderful.
Lou Reed Head Faked His Fans Once Again With ‘Animal Serenade’
Lou Reed’s live ‘Animal Serenade’ delivered the goods 15 years ago this week, but – gasp! – in an elegant, almost cerebral fashion.
Michael Bisio, Kirk Knuffke + Fred Lonberg-Holm – ‘Requiem for a New York Slice’ (2019)
Jazz is the music of pure emotion, and it’s the vehicle by which Michael Bisio, Kirk Knuffke amd Fred Lonberg-Holm sorted out their feelings about a tragedy.
How ‘One Way Out’ Finally Sold Me on the Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band made a new fan 15 years ago today with the release of their final concert recording.
Chicago, “Loser With a Broken Heart” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Peter Cetera’s “Loser with a Broken Heart” is a low-quality song that had no business making ‘Chicago 13.’
Left Lane Cruiser, “Shake and Bake” from ‘Shake and Bake’ (2019): Something Else! sneak peek
This sends a clear signal that success hadn’t changed Left Lane Cruiser. If anything, they’re doubling down on what made them America’s premier blues-rock band.
Extreme, ‘III Sides to Every Story’ (1992): Metal Meltdowns
Extreme’s high-concept ‘III Sides to Every Story’ may have been just a little too much of a leap for a lot of fans.
Charles Rumback – ‘Cadillac Turns’ (2019)
Charles Rumback’s ‘Cadillac Turns’ has all the energy and capriciousness of a free-jazz blowing session but still retains a strong sense of melody.
