Right in the middle of Lucky Town‘s stream of general uplift comes “The Big Muddy,” a tale in which the darker side of life has its own gravitational attraction You May Also Like: Rob Meany with Terramara, “Dreamer in Dreamland” (2023): One Track Mind Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, theRead More

Last week I said that Unquity Road came the closest to what we think of as a traditional jazz tune. With “Omaha Celebration,” we might as well conclude that this particular trio is just not going to approach “normal.” You May Also Like: ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition toRead More

The dreamlike quality of Jherek Bischoff’s music is almost matched by the dreamlike nature of his upbringing. He was raised on a sailboat. You May Also Like: Button [Featuring Members of Doobie Brothers + Chicago] – Button (2018)

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Here we almost have a traditional jazz tune with the head being played followed by the expected improvisations. But on “Unquity Road,” Pat and Jaco work in a kind of near-unison. You May Also Like: ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition to Pat Metheny’s Incredible Career Pat Metheny, “Road toRead More

Are there any famous albums out there that you’ve ignored over the years? I have a small cache of them, which I keep secret because when people find out I’ve never listened to them they sort of freak out. You May Also Like: How David Bowie’s ‘Reality’ Stood Out ForRead More

We like to write about this stuff like we know what we’re talking about — the history of the artist, the process involved, the relationship between the two. Well, there are times when we don’t know what the hell is going on. You May Also Like: Dan Weiss Trio –Read More

One aspect of art that can bring endless inspiration is the phenomenon of our changing reaction to a piece over time. Maybe there was little or no resonance when the work was first introduced. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

The key to “Midwestern Nights Dream” lies in the introspective introduction. In fact, its first two chords. They create a quiet, descending arc that when expanded upon gives a sense of falling. You May Also Like: ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition to Pat Metheny’s Incredible Career Pat Metheny –Read More