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Leonard Cohen, “Everybody Knows” from Live in Dublin (2014): One Track Mind

A pessimist’s anthem for any era, Leonard Cohen’s “Everybody Knows” never loses its blunt force wisdom.

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The Rolling Stones, “Waiting On A Friend (Hampton Coliseum, 1981)”: One Track Mind

Mick Jagger’s take on “Waiting on a Friend,” from the Rolling Stones’ newly issued ‘Hampton Coliseum – Live In 1981,’ becomes a character study.

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Dan Kibler, Bottle Kids + others – A Kool Kat Kristmas, Volume Two (2014)

Even those who don’t celebrate will be moved by ‘A Kool Kat Kristmas, Volume Two,’ simply it’s so melodic and memorable.

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Nick Mason was Pink Floyd’s secret weapon on The Endless River: ‘Nick’s just got a way of playing’

A key figure argues that Pink Floyd’s ‘The Endless River’ might never have been completed without Nick Mason’s presence.

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Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble – Sketches of Spain Revisited (2014)

Obert Davis and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic manage to be faithful to Miles Davis’ original ‘Sketches of Spain,’ yet take it to new heights.

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Eric Clapton – Pilgrim (1998; 2014 Audio Fidelity Remaster)

Eric Clapton presents himself for the first time not as guitar god, but as bone-deep soul singer.

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Kenny Garrett, jazz saxophonist: Something Else! Interview

Kenny Garrett joined David Greenberg for a discussion on carrying the spirit of John Coltrane, and taking his audience on a journey.

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David Bowie, “‘Tis a Pity She Was a Whore” (2014): Something Else! sneak peek

Here’s our review of David Bowie’s “‘Tis A Pity She Was A Whore,” the second of two new songs to be included on a forthcoming retrospective.

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Rik Wright’s Fundamental Forces – Red (2014)

‘Red’ establishes Rik Wright’s Fundamental Forces as a hard-to-categorize jazz force to be reckoned with.

Pink Floyd - The Endless River (2014): On Second Thought

Pink Floyd – The Endless River (2014): On Second Thought

This is the post-Roger Waters Pink Floyd album that David Gilmour should have made in the first place — one that reflects his own strengths.