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Forgotten series: Los Immediatos - Second Chance (2008)

Forgotten series: Los Immediatos – Second Chance (2008)

An obviously titled second album by the Toledo, Spain garage/psych band Los Immediatos, Second Chance was a pleasant album of nine originals and two covers. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Jon Davis – One Up Front (2013)

Born in NYC, pianist and composer Jon Davis came back to his hometown in the early 90s only after stops at the New England Conservatory, Boston and San Francisco. You May Also Like: Tom Tallitsch – Gratitude (2016)

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‘After about a week and a half, I settled in’: Brad Wilk meshed well on Black Sabbath’s fast-selling 13

Even as Black Sabbath appears headed toward its first-ever American charttopper with 13, we get a glimpse into the drummer Brad Wilk’s unique experience meshing with the veteran doom rockers. You May Also Like: Why Black Sabbath Went Out on a High Note With ’13’

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Blackmore’s Night – Dancer and the Moon (2013)

For those Deep Purple and Rainbow fans who’ve struggled to come to grips with Ritchie Blackmore’s turn toward ren-faire folkism with Blackmore’s Night, Dancer and the Moon might just provide the perfect entry point. You May Also Like: Dio’s Often-Forgotten ‘Magica’ Recalled Early Ronnie James Dio Triumphs

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John Nowak – Once More with Feeling (2013)

The question, of course, is whether any more feeling can be wrung from these age-old standards, so many times have they been done. John Nowak’s answer on Once More with Feeling? Absolutely. You May Also Like: Bill Lloyd – Feeling the Elephant (1987): Forgotten Series London Jazz Platform to FeatureRead More

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Ethan Keller – Goin’ Down In History, Goin’ Down In Flames (2013)

Making an audacious statement like “goin’ down in history, goin’ down in flames,” can mean an act of desperation, going for broke, or just going all in. You May Also Like: Ethan Keller – Dead Man Dancing (2016)

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Jazz Flautist Sam Most (1930-2013): An Appreciation

Sam Most, bebop’s pre-eminent flute player as well as one of the first ones, died Thursday morning. He was 82 years old. You May Also Like: Sam Eastmond, jazz trumpeter: Something Else! Interview Sam Leak and Dan Tepfer – ‘Adrift’ (2018)

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How a Dying Child Reshaped Journey’s ‘Only the Young’: ‘It Stayed With Me’

Members of Journey gave the song, inside a Walkman, to Kenny Sykaluk during a hospital visit set up through the Make a Wish Foundation.

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One Track Mind: Serpent and Seraph, “Tears of Niviane” from Under Darkened Skies (2013)

I try my best not to judge an album by its cover or a band by its name. But every now and then one of those things catches my attention. You May Also Like: Archon Angel – ‘Fallen’ (2020) Durbin, “The Prince of Metal” from ‘The Beast Awakens’ (2020): OneRead More

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Exclusive stream: Antoine Fafard with Jerry Goodman, “Peace for 4” from Occultus Tramitis (2013)

This angular and exciting track, featuring a tornadic assist from violinist Jerry Goodman, opens bassist Antoine Fafard’s terrific new prog/fusion album Occultus Tramitis. You May Also Like: No related posts.