As Queen begins its arduous preparations for a long-awaited U.S. tour (more on that in a moment) with Adam Lambert, guitarist Brian May has become introspective on things. You May Also Like: No related posts.
If you’ve only heard Ringo Starr with the Beatles, it might not prepare you for the deep pocket he climbs into on this old Buddy Guy/Junior Wells blues favorite.
Some of that trepidation is no doubt related to the response to Journey’s 2011 release ‘Eclipse,’ which debuted at No. 13 in the U.S. but then quickly faded.
In the acid-jazz scene, there’s no one that has been doing it longer than Incognito. As the only band that’s largely styled after 70’s jazz-inflected RnB that actually existed in the 70’s, You May Also Like: Incognito – In Search Of Better Days (2016) Bluey of Incognito: The Albums ThatRead More
He might be best known in rock circles as a founding member of the Spin Doctors, but Aaron Comess has long ran on a parallel course focusing on jazz and blues — collaborating with Brad Meldau, Roy Hargrove and Robert Glasper along the way. You May Also Like: Zig ZagRead More
A treasured opportunity to hear Levon Helm swinging again, in all of his groaning, yelping, easy-going, era-defying, down-home glory.
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While Beatles books continue to flood the market, few focus on specific musical details. Who played what instrument? How did producer George Martin contribute to the group’s sound? Finally, and perhaps most importantly, why do the Beatles’ recordings stand the test of time You May Also Like: The Beatles, “DevilRead More
Classically trained, but unafraid to furiously swing, Hyungjin Choi leads a group of likeminded jazz performers through ‘Tales of a Dreamer.’
The only thing, it seems, that ever reliably pierced the twined armor of Bob Mould’s squalling guitar and emotionally serrated singing style was the former Husker Du frontman’s penchant for revelatory hooks. Same here. You May Also Like: How Bob Mould Tempered His Techno Edge on ‘Body of Song’ BobRead More
