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Charles Tyler Ensemble - 'Voyage from Jericho - 50th Anniversary Reissue' (1975, 2025 reissue)

Charles Tyler Ensemble – ‘Voyage from Jericho – 50th Anniversary Reissue’ (1975, 2025 reissue)

Charles Tyler’s reissued 1975 release ‘Voyage From Jericho’ documents a turning point in a career marked by being present and participating in the front lines of 60s out-jazz and bringing it forward to the loft jazz of the 70s.

Reconsidering the Beatles' Second Film 'Help!'

Reconsidering the Beatles’ Second Film ‘Help!’

Director Richard Lester may have been successful in capturing the Beatles’ charisma in ‘Help!,’ but Mike Tiano notes that film isn’t without its issues.

David Torn + Tim Berne - 'door' (2025)

David Torn + Tim Berne – ‘door’ (2025)

Guitarist/sound-texturalist David Torn and saxophonist Tim Berne join forces to offer a sonic mind-bender fabricated out of thin air.

Chad Taylor Quintet - 'Smoke Shifter' (2025)

Chad Taylor Quintet – ‘Smoke Shifter’ (2025)

By introducing his consistent and dynamic new quintet with ‘Smoke Shifter,’ we learn a little more about percussion ace Chad Taylor’s almost limitless artistry.

Fernando Perdomo - 'Waves 12' (2025)

Fernando Perdomo – ‘Waves 12’ (2025)

Talented multi-instrumentalist Fernando Perdomo brings his epic year-long Waves series to a rewarding conclusion with the release of ‘Waves 12.’

Jay Nachman on His New Book 'Graham Parker's Howlin' Wind': Interview

Jay Nachman on His New Book ‘Graham Parker’s Howlin’ Wind’: Interview

Jay Nachman discusses ‘Graham Parker’s Howlin’ Wind’ with Charlie Ricci, with a couple of remarks from the great rocker himself.

How Queen Saved the Frankly Awful 'Flash Gordon' Film

How Queen Saved the Frankly Awful ‘Flash Gordon’ Film

Queen’s theme song is the best thing about a justly forgotten superhero movie called ‘Flash Gordon,’ which premiered 45 years ago this week.

The Byrds' 'Turn! Turn! Turn!' Offered a Message of Hope in Troubled Times

The Byrds’ ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ Offered a Message of Hope in Troubled Times

Released 60 years ago this week, ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ captured both the political and musical climate of the era. It also confirmed the Byrds’ ascension.

Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber - 'If You Can't Dazzle Them With Your Brilliance ...'  (2025)

Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber – ‘If You Can’t Dazzle Them With Your Brilliance …’ (2025)

Burnt Sugar fuses improvisational funk, jazz, rock and soul on ‘If You Can’t Dazzle Them With Your Brilliance, Then Baffle Them With Your Blisluth Pt. Two.’

Horace Silver - 'Silver In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse' (1965, 2025 release)

Horace Silver – ‘Silver In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse’ (1965, 2025 release)

Horace Silver’s ‘Silver In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse” is a very satisfying snapshot of an important artist in the middle of a lengthy period backed by major jazz big guns in their own right.