The 1970s No Wave movement spawned some dark, aggressive, and beautiful music. Do those adjective belong together? Of course! You May Also Like: Rhys Chatham – Pythagorean Dream (2016) When John Frusciante Returned to Solo Work on ‘Shadows Collide With People’
Based out of Australia, this extremely talented group of individuals includes Joe Mandica, Grace Marino, Fortunato Isgro, Nino Bisignano, Marty Penrose, Taylor Penrose, Natalie Wilksch and Zachary Wilksch. You May Also Like: Marty Penrose, “My Side of the Merri” (2020): One Track Mind Marty Penrose, Joe Mandica + Fortunato Isgro,Read More
Even with the Rob Ford debacle and the Senate spending scandal ruling the roost, it’s possible that Canada’s greatest national shame is that Winnipeg’s the Perms are not more well-known. You May Also Like: Lizzy Rose, “Walk the Walk” from Crocodile Tears (2016): One Track Mind
Alberta Cross are a Swedish/English duo based in New York, and formed in 2005 by singer-songwriter and guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee and bassist Terry Wolfers. You May Also Like: The David Cross Band – ‘Ice Blue, Silver Sky’ (2023) David Cross and Peter Banks – ‘Crossover’ (2020)
Some thoughts of mine re: Assaf Kehati’s new recording Naked yet to be released. To me the essence of any jazz performance is to have your audience pat their feet and smile. You May Also Like: Daniel Bennett Group – ‘New York Nerve’ (2020)
Nnenna Freelon arrives like an effervescent burst of champagne bubbles, cooing and scatting along to one of Frank Foster’s final arrangements on the opening track from her forthcoming Yuletide set. You May Also Like: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, “Fire” (1968): One Track Mind
From the opening strokes of “Too Darn Hot,” it’s abundantly clear that Anthony Strong is the real deal. He swings hard and brims with confidence, filling Stepping Out with a brand of boldness that fits him like a perfect suit. You May Also Like: Anthony Braxton – ‘Quartet (Standards) 2020’Read More
From live gigs with Erykah Badu and Pat Boone to recording with 50 Cent, gospel artist Myron Williams and the funk-jazz party band that he’s a member of, Snarky Puppy, DFW’s Mark Lettieri is a versatile guitarist, because he has to be. You May Also Like: Mark Lettieri – SparkRead More
Whenever I encounter a band with nonconformist guitarist Edward Ricart in it — whether it’s Matta Gawa, Hyrrokkin or the Edward Ricart-Nick Millevoi Quartet — something exciting is going on. You May Also Like: Bloor – ‘Drolleries’ (2019)
Hard on the heels of a well-received 2012 studio effort Carnaby Street, Michael Des Barres took the stage at Hollywood’s Viper Room — never intending to issue a live album from the date. You May Also Like: Joni Mitchell’s ‘Dry Cleaner From Des Moines,’ ‘Crazy Cries of Love’ + Others:Read More
