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Chris Wilson – It’s Flamin’ Groovy! (2014)

Making its U.S. debut in January 2014 is Chris Wilson’s new album called It’s Flamin’ Groovy! And it certainly is You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Scott Jeppesen – El Guapo (2013)

In his debut album as a leader, saxophonist Scott Jeppesen showcases all he’s learned on the journey thus far. You May Also Like: Dan Schnelle – ‘Shine Thru’ (2022) Samantha Boshnack’s Seismic Belt – ‘Live In Santa Monica’ (2019)

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Stevie Nicks Says She and Lindsey Buckingham ‘Still Have Our Love Affair’ – On Stage

The torrid passion between Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks has been both the blessing and the curse of Fleetwood Mac.

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True Nature – You Shouldn’t Have to Shout So Loud (2013)

True Nature couldn’t have picked a more appropriate title for its new EP, even if the group — led by Lou Barlow — doesn’t start off taking its own advice. You May Also Like: Matthew Shipp – ‘The Intrinsic Nature of Shipp’ (2023) Todd Rundgren – ‘A Wizard, a TrueRead More

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Rich Rosenthal – Falling Up (2013)

Rich Rosenthal developed a love for not just jazz but for the most adventurous kinds of jazz when he was barely a teenager, and the budding guitarist aspired early on to be among the ranks of Sun Ra, Sam Rivers, You May Also Like: Rich Halley and Carson Halley –Read More

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‘Take a deep breath’: Bernie Leadon tried, and failed, to save the 1970s-era Eagles

Even as the Eagles neared the height of fame, before 1976’s Hotel California, they were already teetering on the edge of a fiery burnout. You May Also Like: No related posts.

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, "Country Poem" (1979)

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Country Poem” (1979)

Pat Metheny has spoken many times about his “voice,” and obviously that voice comes in many flavors — from the hollow body guitar, the various acoustics, the Red One, the Pikasso, the Orchestrion. You May Also Like: Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget Why You Should GiveRead More

Levon Helm's Role in the Blues Brothers Legend

Levon Helm’s Role in the Blues Brothers Legend

A New Year’s Eve show by Levon Helm and his RCO All Stars so impressed a member of the audience that he eventually swiped several members.

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Matt Criscuolo – Blippity Blat (2014)

When we last encountered Connecticut restaurateur and alto saxophonist Matt Criscuolo in 2009, he had made an interesting record that supplemented a base jazz quartet with a violin/violin/viola/cello quartet. Melancholia accentuated a crisp, post-bop swing with the stately refinement of a small string ensemble. You May Also Like: Matt WilsonRead More

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The Friday Morning Listen: Horse Feathers – Cynic’s New Year (2012)

What have I learned in the short space between the day after Christmas 2013 and the first two days of 2014? Oh, tons of stuff. You May Also Like: Neil Young Set a Solo Course on ‘Sugar Mountain: Live at Canterbury House’ Thom Yorke – Spitting Feathers (2006): On SecondRead More