Christian Scott Confirmed His Vision for Jazz With ‘Live at Newport’
Released 10 years ago today, Christian Scott’s ‘Live at Newport’ bravely fought back against the treatment of jazz as an academic affair.
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Jasen Weaver – The Voscoville (2018)
If Jasen Weaver’s ‘The Voscoville’ is any indication, we are definitely going to be hearing more from this exceptional developing jazz talent.
Lance Lopez – Tell the Truth (2018)
A terrific addition to Lance Lopez’s catalog, ‘Tell the Truth’ boasts an assessable combination of excellent guitar playing, strong vocals and deft production.
After Years of Struggle, Robert Finley’s Finally ‘Got a Thing Going On’
Robert Finley stopped to talk about different things but mostly, he just played, accompanied only by the rattling window unit.
The Residents – Meet the Residents (1974) and The Third Reich ‘N Roll (1976): 2018 pREServed Editions
Expanded reissues from the Residents allow us to peer inside the earliest mad musical manifestations of possibly America’s most enigmatic musical troupe.
Anthrax, Sept. 23, 2016: Shows I’ll Never Forget
In recent years, I’ve said some pretty negative things about Anthrax frontman Joey Belladonna. I’d like to use this opportunity to take all of those things back.
John ‘Papa’ Gros – River’s On Fire (2016)
John “Papa” Gros’ ‘River’s On Fire’ is one of those albums you “see,” because the stories are so well told. Mentor Allen Toussaint would be proud.
Indigo Girls, “The Rise of the Black Messiah” from One Lost Day (2015): One Track Mind
The most tragic histories can make the greatest songs, as the Indigo Girls’ “Rise of the Black Messiah” reminds us.
Durand Jones, soul singer: Something Else! Interview
Durand Jones joins Preston Frazier for a Something Else! Sitdown to discuss his soulful new album, and how his roots inform this unique throwback sound.
Cha Wa, “All On A Mardi Gras Day” (2016): One Track Mind
Dr. John’s funky Nola street dance anthem has rarely been covered with as much festive spirit as it has from New Orleans’ own Mardis Gras Indian funk collective Cha Wa.
