Post Tagged with: "COVID-19"

Patrick Ames - 'The Virtualistics' (2021)

Patrick Ames – ‘The Virtualistics’ (2021)

Patrick Ames’ ‘The Virtualistics’ encompasses the good and bad of the pandemic, but the overriding message is hope.

Henry Bateman, "Seinfeld Street" from 'A Ghost Inside' (2021): One Track Mind

Henry Bateman, “Seinfeld Street” from ‘A Ghost Inside’ (2021): One Track Mind

The leadoff single from Henry Bateman’s upcoming album ‘A Ghost Inside’ combines COVID-19 produced angst with a catchy melody and inspired musicianship.

Bob Salmieri Bastarduna Quintet - 'And Mama Was a Belly Dancer' (2021)

Bob Salmieri Bastarduna Quintet – ‘And Mama Was a Belly Dancer’ (2021)

Bob Salmieri Bastarduna Quintet’s ‘And Mama Was a Belly Dancer’ is appealing and incisive, tapping into connections felt by many people with many cultures.

Tony Malaby - ' Turnpike Diaries Volume 1' (2021)

Tony Malaby – ‘ Turnpike Diaries Volume 1’ (2021)

Tony Malaby’s ‘Turnpike Diaries Volume 1’ features these seasoned masters stretching out under an expressway over two long jams as few can do in such a coordinated way, each able to sense what the song is headed and react with infallible instincts.

Walter Becker, "Golden City" (1994): Steely Dan Sunday

Walter Becker, “Golden City” (1994): Steely Dan Sunday

Walter Becker has a message for us from beyond the grave on how we should approach 2021. Check out the new (to us) song “Golden City” from the folks at Walter Becker Media.

Chris Potter - 'There Is A Tide' (2020)

Chris Potter – ‘There Is A Tide’ (2020)

We already knew that Chris Potter is good, but know we now know that he’s good even he has to do everything by himself.

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David Philips, “Bliss (A Quarantine Song)” (2020): One Track Mind

Over in Barcelona, Spain, David Philips found his own sunny angle, a silver lining to all this despair: Mother Nature is getting a much-needed break.

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David Philips – ‘Demos and Ideas 2015-2007’ (2020)

These tracks reveal the full artistry of master folk singer and guitarist David Philips, no matter how primitive the setting.

Daniel Bennett on Artists Flourishing After COVID-19: 'This Virus Will Die, but Our Cultural Renaissance is Just Beginning!' [Part 2 of 2]

Daniel Bennett on Artists Flourishing After COVID-19: ‘This Virus Will Die, but Our Cultural Renaissance is Just Beginning!’ [Part 2 of 2]

We asked acclaimed jazz musician Daniel Bennett a few questions about how he sees the world becoming a better place once the virus threat subsides.

Jazz Reedist Daniel Bennett on How Musicians Can Thrive In (and After) the Pandemic Age [Part 1 of 2]

Jazz Reedist Daniel Bennett on How Musicians Can Thrive In (and After) the Pandemic Age [Part 1 of 2]

Accomplished jazz musician Daniel Bennett makes a case for musicians to stay optimistic and pushing forward with their craft during the COVID-19 pandemic.