Yes, “Bring Me to the Power” from ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ (1997): YESterdays
If ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ remains Rick Wakeman’s final Yes studio album, then this was a fine way to leave the band.
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Wendy Eisenberg, Brandon Seabrook, David Dominique: S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 (Part 3 of 4, Avant Garde + Experimental)
Here is S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 list for avant garde jazz and experimental music, including releases by Wendy Eisenberg, Brandon Seabrook, David Dominique and others.
The Beatles, “Honey Pie” from the White Album (1968): Deep Beatles
Paul McCartney’s “Honey Pie” demonstrates once again how the Beatles drew from varying genres to create wholly original music.
Derek Trucks Band’s ‘Already Free’ Gave Us a Fine-Tuned, Intimate Farewell
Derek Trucks Band released ‘Already Free,’ their final studio recording, 10 years ago today.
Chicago, “Show Me the Way” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
The final song on Chicago’s 1978 release ‘Hot Streets’ is the perfect uneven ending to an uneven album.
David Dower Trio – ‘Made in Sofia’ (2018)
‘Made in Sofia’ was recorded in the capital of Bulgaria as homage to a country that has so warmly welcomed the David Dower Trio.
John Coltrane, Jason Stein, Andrew Cyrille: S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 (Part 2 of 4, Modern and Mainstream Jazz)
Here is S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 list for modern and mainstream jazz releases.
Transitions With Procol Harum, Spooky Tooth + others: Shadows in Stereo
Music made when groups are in a state of flux can be pretty good too.
George Clinton, Billy Sherwood, GIG, Neal Morse, Lenny Castro + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2018
Preston Frazier’s Best of 2018 list includes a broad array of sounds and genres from familiar names and legends in the making.
Michael Leonhart Orchestra – ‘The Painted Lady Suite’ (2018)
Not everyone is cut out to take on such an ambitious project but one look at Michael Leonhart’s background makes it undeniably clear that he could.
