Steely Dan Sunday, “Kid Charlemagne” (1976)
The first track from Steely Dan’s ‘The Royal Scam’ features jazz changes over a chugging funk-disco groove. It’s famous for something else, however.
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Beach Boys announce long-waited reunion tour, reissue projects, new album
The Beach Boys announced on their web site this morning that they will reunite for what’s being billed as “a global 50th anniversary celebration” in 2012. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Jon Anderson/Rick Wakeman – ‘The Living Tree In Concert, Part One’ (2011)
Anyone expecting the cosmic prog-rock journeys of Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman’s work as members of Yes must have been a little disappointed.
Genesis – Box Set 3; 1970-1975 (2008)
1970-1975 was one of the most creative, if not weird, periods of musical history, and that goes for Genesis as well. The most artistically exciting material of the band’s career, which is all covered on Box Set 3 (1970-1975), was produced during these years. You May Also Like: No relatedRead More
Eagles, Herbie Hancock, Tom Petty, Levon Helm slated for 2012 New Orleans Jazz Fest
The Eagles and Tom Petty play the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival for the first time, as 2012’s lineup is announced for the sprawling outdoor music event featuring rock, jazz, Americana, gospel, rhythm and blues, Cajun and zydeco. You May Also Like: Mudcrutch’s belated self-titled debut brought Tom PettyRead More
Something Else! sneak peek: Jaimoe's Jasssz Band, "Rainy Night In Georgia" (2011)
Jai “Jaimoe” Johanson, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has constructed an interesting side project when his main group is on hiatus: A jazz-rock collective called Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band. You May Also Like: Dickey Betts’ Star Rose as the Allman Brothers Band Grieved
Steely Dan Sunday, "Throw Back The Little Ones" (1975)
Steely Dan paid homage to Duke Ellington back on Pretzel Logic with the only cover song on a SD album, and less explictily so again with the closing track on Katy Lied, “Throw Back The Little Ones.” You May Also Like: Five Moments of Eternal Brilliance From Steely Dan’s ‘PretzelRead More
On Second Thought: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 – Fool On The Hill (1968)
Like a Wayback Machine, certain sights, sounds, smells and tastes transports us to certain times and places in our lives. You May Also Like: Victor Assis Brasil – Toca Antonio Carlos Jobim (1970, 2017 reissue)
Paul McCartney – The Love We Make (2011)
Paul McCartney, sitting in a plane waiting to return to his native England, saw the smoke rising from the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001. The son of a volunteer firefighter during the German Blitz of World War II, McCartney was moved to assemble an all-star concert You May AlsoRead More
Steely Dan Sunday, “Any World (That I’m Welcome To)” (1975)
Steely Dan’s “Any World (That I’m Welcome To)” boasts the drumming of the great Hal Blaine, who played on a remarkable 40 No. 1 songs.
