Toto, “Dave’s Gone Skiing” from ‘Tambu’ (1995): Toto Tuesdays
Now in the home stretch of 1995’s ‘Tambu,’ Toto flexes their musical chops with another instrumental workout.
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The Beatles, “I’m Looking Through You” from ‘Rubber Soul’ (1965): Deep Beatles
“I’m Looking Through You” paints a vivid picture of a troubled relationship, but another muse may have inspired this Beatles track: Bob Dylan.
Toto bassist Shem von Schroeck: Something Else! Interview
A stalwart with Kenny Loggins and Don Felder, Shem von Schroeck has one lasting goal: He hopes to be Toto’s “last bass player.”
Sonny Rollins Became a Colossus Once More With ‘Road Shows Vol. 1’
Released a decade ago this month, ‘Road Shows Vol. 1’ reframed Sonny Rollins as jazz’s most important living saxophonist.
Chicago, “Take a Chance” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
“Take a Chance” makes a strong case for Donnie Dacus as the right guitarist for Chicago at the time.
Buena Vista Social Club Captured Already-Lost History on ‘At Carnegie Hall’
Released 10 years ago this month, ‘At Carnegie Hall’ remains the most complete testament to the Buena Vista Social Club’s sizzling mid-1990s Cuban revival.
Yes, “Where Will You Be” from ‘Talk’ (1994): YESterdays
As with the earlier “Walls,” “Where Will You Be” holds an unusual place in the Yes canon – but in a much more positive way.
How Paul Allen Saved the Seattle Cinerama
In memory of Paul Allen, we’re returning to Mike Tiano’s examination of the late Microsoft co-founder’s role in preserving the Seattle Cinerama Theater.
Joe Mandica – ‘Presents GROOVES’ (2018)
Bottled tight with an unlimited supply of hooks and melodies, ‘Joe Mandica Presents GROOVES’ yields one spectacular song after another.
Chicago, “Hot Streets” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
The title track to Chicago’s ‘Hot Streets’ is a wistful look back at the jazz-rock style of the original band in its early days.
