Gimme Five: Sitcom and Comedy Series on Netflix
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Randy Ingram – Sky/Lift (2014)
Randy Ingram was part of a cluster of new talent that was being brought to light by the Brooklyn Underground Jazz record label in the late aughts. The Road Ahead (2009) was a solid debut for the California-raised pianist and composer. You May Also Like: Wilco’s ‘Sky Blue Sky’ WasRead More
‘I’m not particularly surprised’: Moody Blues’ Graeme Edge on being ignored by the Rock and Roll Hall
Being the only member to have appeared in every different permutation of the Moody Blues, drummer Graeme Edge has seen it all — including snub after snub after snub by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They’ve been eligible, after all, since 1989. You May Also Like: Moody Blues’Read More
Eric Carmen, Andrew Gold, others – Warmth of the Sun: Songs Inspired by the Beach Boys (2000)
Although countless Beach Boys tribute albums are available, The Warmth Of The Sun was not your typical homage. You May Also Like: No related posts.
‘Give me the originals any day’: Why Julian Lennon stayed away from the Beatles anniversary blitz
As the long period of celebrations in honor of the Beatles’ stateside arrival 50 years ago wrapped on this week, we’d seen Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono and Sean Lennon, Olivia and Dhani Harrison. But where was Julian Lennon? You May Also Like: No related posts.
‘I am distraught over having to postpone’: Fleetwood Mac’s Jeremy Spencer nixes U.S. tour
Jeremy Spencer had hoped to mount his first major U.S. tour since his glory days as a co-founding member of Fleetwood Mac, but it wasn’t to be. Spencer has cancelled, citing illness. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Jon Irabagon, with Barry Altschul and Mark Helias – It Takes All Kinds (2014)
It’s impossible to cover the current jazz scene and not soon encounter saxophone extraordinaire Jon Irabagon. You don’t have to look for him, he’ll just show up on various performances You May Also Like: Mark Helias’ Open Loose – ‘The Third Proposition’ (2020) Barry Altschul & The 3Dom Factor –Read More
Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “The Fuse” (2002)
The great songwriting tradition of blending opposites gets quite a workout on “The Fuse.” We have the vignette of the (possibly doomed) lovers in the last verse, which seems to leaven the darkness of the earlier verses, where death takes on a heavy presence. You May Also Like: Reevaluating BruceRead More
Okkervil River says Don Henley demanded cover song be taken down
Okkervil River should have paid closer attention to the saga between the Eagles’ Don Henley and Frank Ocean a few years ago. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Steve Cropper talks about his role in the founding of Derek and the Dominos: ‘I’ll have your ticket there tomorrow’
Steve Cropper is known for his work with Booker T. and the MGs, Otis Redding and the Blues Brothers Band.
