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On Second Thought: Cat Stevens – Mona Bone Jakon (1970)

‘Mona Bone Jakon’ is significant because of its emotional content, unique because of its instrumentation — and important because of its honesty.

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Christian Jacob – Beautiful Jazz: A Private Concert (2014)

The intimacy of Keith Jarrett’s The Köln Concert is what makes the 1975 such a tremendous experience, listen after listen. Regardless of the details, like whether or not he was playing on the “wrong piano,” Jarrett’s performance is about connecting the music to the listener. You May Also Like: KeithRead More

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Alex LoRe Trio – Dream House (2014)

He’s been mentored by sax masters such as Lee Konitz, George Garzone and the late, great James Moody and obtained an advanced music degree from New York’s renowned Manhattan School of Music. You May Also Like: Alex LoRe Quartet – More Figs And Blue Things (2016) Alex LoRe – ‘EveningRead More

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Getting that first Moog wasn’t easy for Emerson Lake and Palmer: ‘It opened up the possibilities’

Keith Emerson initially contacted the Moog company, asking for a free one in exchange for an ELP endorsement. They had a stern reply.

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, "Estupenda Graca" (1981)

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Estupenda Graca” (1981)

“Estupenda Graca” is a rare entry in the Metheny catalog in that the title, Portuguese for “Stupendous Grace,” actually matches the mood of the song. You May Also Like: Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen Pat Metheny, “You Are” from ‘From This Place’ (2019): One Track Mind

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One Track Mind: Thomas Dybdahl, “This Love Is Here To Stay” (2014)

A bewitching, crepuscular journey into a the deepest kind of fragility, “This Love Is Here To Stay” sounds like that quiet voice that comes in the darkest part of night. You May Also Like: Chet Atkins, “Please Stay Tuned” (1985): One Track Mind

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Former ELO legend Bev Bevan announces end of the Move: ‘This will be the last time’

Bev Bevan had been carrying the Move torch since 2004, when he reformed the group after the death of original vocalist Carl Wayne.

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‘What a soul for New Orleans’: Allen Toussaint talks Dr. John ahead of Saturday tribute concert

Dr. John’s flamboyant life and hoodoo-tinged music will be celebrated during a special concert event to be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014, in New Orleans as part of the Jazz and Heritage Festival.

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One Track Mind: Chad Bradford, “We Are As One” (2014)

Dickson, Tennessee is the headquarters of Chad Bradford, a gifted singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who like a lot of musicians, honed his chops playing in cover bands You May Also Like: No related posts.

Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited: Live at Royal Albert Hall (2014): Something Else! sneak peek

Steve Hackett – Genesis Revisited: Live at Royal Albert Hall (2014): Something Else! sneak peek

Sample Steve Hackett’s forthcoming Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Albert Hall concert release in the form of a darkly emotional solo from “Firth of Fifth,” perhaps the guitarist’s signature moment with or without Genesis. You May Also Like: No related posts.