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Richard Turgeon, "A New Shade of Blue" (2020): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon, “A New Shade of Blue” (2020): One Track Mind

This Bobby Fuller Four cover laments losing a love to the tear-jerking tremor of Richard Turgeon’s emotionally charged vox power.

Allen Shawn and Michael Bisio - 'Improvisations' (2020)

Allen Shawn and Michael Bisio – ‘Improvisations’ (2020)

Michael Bisio has such a keen sense of intuition that he can improvise with anyone. Here, he seeks out a new challenge with an unlikely partner in Allen Shawn.

Jess Gillam - 'Time' (2020)

Jess Gillam – ‘Time’ (2020)

‘Time’ is a journey of discovery, not only in Jess Gillam’s mastery of her instrument but also in re-worked compositions.

Norah Jones - 'Pick Me Up Off the Floor'; Puss N Boots - 'Sister' (2020)

Norah Jones – ‘Pick Me Up Off the Floor’; Puss N Boots – ‘Sister’ (2020)

Norah Jones’ continuous search for new sounds and new collaborators has resulted in a varied career that seems to satisfy her enormous talents.

Nu Shooz: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Nu Shooz: The Albums That Shaped My Career

John R. Smith of Nu Shooz joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss key records by John Coltrane, the Toshiki Akiyoshi-Lew Tabakin Big Band, and Stevie Wonder.

Yes, "Step Beyond" from 'Heaven and Earth' (2014): YESterdays

Yes, “Step Beyond” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays

Rather than harkening back to their salad days of the ’70s, Yes’ retro-sounding “Step Beyond” has too much of an ’80s pop feel.

How Neil Young's 'Le Noise' Found Light in a World of Darkness

How Neil Young’s ‘Le Noise’ Found Light in a World of Darkness

Released 10 years ago today, the textured ‘Le Noise’ landed somewhere between Neil Young’s acoustic work and his more muscular full-band rock music.

Refuge Is Taking Advantage of Pandemic Downtime to Evolve: Something Else! Interview

Refuge Is Taking Advantage of Pandemic Downtime to Evolve: Something Else! Interview

Greg Granger caught up with Refuge, a celebrated new rock band of multinational youths living in Nairobi, Kenya.

Chicago, "If It Were You" from 'Twenty 1' (1991): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “If It Were You” from ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park

“If It Were You” is a flawless song, yet Chicago left it as an deep cut on 1991’s ‘Twenty 1,’ releasing dull, lifeless ballads as singles instead.

Matthew Shipp and Rob Brown - 'Then Now' (2020)

Matthew Shipp and Rob Brown – ‘Then Now’ (2020)

Matthew Shipp and Rob Brown’s ‘Then Now’ finds two fiercely individual artists blending into a creative whole without compromising their identities.