Jerry Marotta, Legendary Drummer: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Jerry Marotta joined Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Peter Gabriel, James Taylor and Joe Cocker.
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In Praise of the Revolutionary Quietness of James Taylor’s ‘Sweet Baby James’
Issued 50 years ago this month, ‘Sweet Baby James’ showcased a calm defiance of trends, catapulting James Taylor to superstardom.
James Taylor – ‘One Man Band’ (2007; 2019 reissue)
The first-ever vinyl reissue of James Taylor’s ‘One Man Band’ live album prompts a re-evaluation.
James Taylor, November 4, 2014: Shows I’ll Never Forget
James Taylor, even at 66, takes the stage with a voice as clear and recognizable as if you were playing one of his early albums.
James Taylor – The Essential James Taylor (2013)
Having released his last studio album containing original material over 11 years ago, James Taylor has kept his fans waiting for his next collection of songs. You May Also Like: In Praise of the Revolutionary Quietness of James Taylor’s ‘Sweet Baby James’ James Taylor – ‘One Man Band’ (2007; 2019Read More
The Friday Morning Listen: James Taylor – Mud Slide Slim And The Blue Horizon (1971)
Shortly after a preview article was published on the upcoming remaster of James Taylor’s Mud Slide Slim And The Blue Horizon, we were knocking around some ideas while sitting around the Something Else! watercooler. You May Also Like: James Taylor – ‘One Man Band’ (2007; 2019 reissue) In Praise ofRead More
New Music Monday: Dr. John, Ian Anderson, Tab Benoit, James Taylor, David Sylvian
Another Monday, another teetering stack of new music goodness — just waiting to be tipped over, then rifled through. You May Also Like: Illegal Crowns [Tomas Fujiwara, Mary Halvorson, Taylor Ho Bynum + Benoît Delbecq] – ‘Unclosing’ (2023) Terry Bozzio, David Gilmore, Jose James + others: Five for the Road
Birdy – Birdy (2012)
A YouTube sensation after the she posted a bruised and lonely solo take on Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love” last year, the 15-year-old English singer Birdy will finally see the American release of her long-awaited debut. You May Also Like: Steely Dan, “Things I Miss the Most [Live]” (2021): Steely DanRead More
One Track Mind: Larry Goldings, "In My Room" (2011)
Larry Goldings, the jazz organist and long-time James Taylor sideman, opens his second acoustic piano solo release with this update of “In My Room,” a Beach Boys’ 1963 pop masterpiece You May Also Like: Scary Goldings, feat. John Scofield – ‘IV’ (2021)
Half Notes: James Taylor – Covers (2008)
by S. Victor Aaron James Taylor went through most of his career without putting together records that have a strong, overall theme to them. That’s changed of late: in 2006 there was a Christmas album and last year it was a live album with little accompaniment. This time out, it’sRead More
