If you’ve often felt that saxophonist Branford Marsalis’ studio recordings failed to reflect the intensity and humor of his live appearances, this MF is for you. You May Also Like: Branford Marsalis, Lucas Lee, Tim Morse + Others: Five for the Road
Daren Burns teaches bass, piano, music theory and composition at Verde Valley School out of Sedona, Arizona. You May Also Like: Wadada Leo Smith – Najwa (2017)
Ambitious and sprawling, Baroness’ double album Yellow and Green is never pompous or packed. The record is one of their best, demonstrating an audacious step forward into the domain of creativity and damn good songwriting. You May Also Like: Chicago + Al Green, “Tired of Being Alone” (1973): Saturdays inRead More
Some artists begin their recording career as a leader rather tepidly, playing it safe with stable, derivative styles and often performing other people’s songs before stretching out, taking chances and establishing their own identities on later records. You May Also Like: Devin Gray – ‘Dirigo Rataplan II’ (2018) Mike Kuhl,Read More
News that Jeff Lynne is making a long-awaited return with both a studio album and a fresh examination of ELO’s greatest hits had us recalling some old favorites. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Robert Cray’s forthcoming album, called Nothin But Love, was crafted with “dirt under the fingernails,” according to legendary producer Kevin Shirley. Stream the lead single here! You May Also Like: Robert Cray – Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm (2017) How ‘This Time’ Brought Robert Cray Full Circle Again Robert CrayRead More
A couple of years ago when bassist/composer/bandleader Marcus Miller revisited Miles Davis’ Tutu, a late-period Miles album that was essentially a Marcus Miller album with Miles as the primary lead voice, Miller was revisiting himself, too. You May Also Like: Ryan A. Miller – ‘Atrophy Torque Fly’ (2018) Adam MillerRead More
Offbeat new music from John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Pepper’s fame and a new collaboration between Frank Zappa alum Mike Keneally and XTC’s Andy Partridge ranked among the month’s big draws. You May Also Like: Mike Keneally, “Draconian Blump” from ‘Nonkertompf’ (1999): One Track Mind How Mike Keneally’s ComebackRead More
3-D is the big thing in movies right now. Tons of special effects. Tons of computer-generated stuff. The Luddite in me hesitates to refer to any of this as ‘film’ anymore. You May Also Like: Ben Goldberg School – Vol 1: The Humanities (2017) Ivo Perelman, Mat Maneri, Mark FeldmanRead More
Italian guitarist Marco Cappelli might be ensconced in the downtown New York improvised music scene, but he can’t help but to continue to view American culture from the distance of the Atlantic Ocean. You May Also Like: No related posts.
