Steely Dan’s The Royal Scam: Seeing the glory 40 years later
Four decades hence, it’s easy to hear the glory of Steely Dan’s diverse and calculating ‘The Royal Scam.’
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Maurice White’s Gratitude Gave Mentor Ramsey Lewis a Hit With ‘Sun Goddess’
Eight years after Ramsey Lewis gave him his first big break, Maurice White returned the favor to Lewis by lending his talents to an album that put Lewis back in the public spotlight.
Lee Dorsey – Yes We Can (1970): On Second Thought
When I think of the genius of the late, great Allen Toussaint, I think of the masterpiece he made with Lee Dorsey in 1970.
Mahavishnu Orchestra – ‘Birds of Fire’ (1973, 2015 Audio Fidelity reissue)
The Audio Fidelity version of ‘Birds of Fire’ makes the Mahavishnu Orchestra’s combustible fusion jazz innovations a little more manifest.
Emerson Lake and Palmer – ‘Trilogy: Deluxe Edition’ (1972, 2015 reissue)
Here is a review of the 3-CD remastered version of Emerson Lake and Palmer’s classic 1972 release, ‘Trilogy.’ Jakko Jakszyk’s remix does the music justice.
Sea Level, “That’s Your Secret” (1977): One Track Mind
Southern fusion rock masters Sea Level gives a hat tip to wrestling legend Dusty Rhodes on their 1977 song “The Your Secret.”
Steely Dan Sunday: Katy Lied turns 40 this month
This month, Steely Dan’s ‘Katy Lied’ turned 40 years old. Here are some reasons why it’s good enough to overcome an infamous mixing fiasco.
Anthony Braxton – Trio and Duet (1974; 2015 expanded reissue)
Here is a review of an expanded reissue of the 1974 recording ‘Trio And Duet,’ exploring two sides of avant-garde great Anthony Braxton.
Soft Machine, “Hazard Profile” from ‘Switzerland 1974’ (2015): Something Else! sneak peek
The smokin’ “Hazard Profile” will be included on a previously unreleased 1974 Montreux performance by Soft Machine with Allan Holdsworth.
Red Garland Trio, “On Green Dolphin Street” from Swingin’ on the Korner (2015)
Red Garland playing “On Green Dolphin Street” with Philly Joe Jones and Leroy Vinnegar? Say no more.
