Chicago, “Somebody, Somewhere” from ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park
This is another keyboard-heavy ‘Twenty 1’ track with histrionic vocals and by-the-book guitar solos that will never remind anyone of the real Chicago.
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Amaranthe – ‘Manifest’ (2020)
At times, Amaranthe’s ‘Manifest’ is so poppy that I feel almost embarrassed to crank it up, but then it swings around and punches you square in the face.
‘Hawkwind: The Days of the Underground,’ by Joe Banks (2020): Books
For the devoted fan, Joe Banks’ book will be dissected, ingested, and enjoyed in equal play time as all the great Hawkwind albums.
Toto, “No End in Sight” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays
Unfortunately, “No End in Sight” – and a short tacked-on import bonus jam – is the last we will ever hear of this edition of Toto.
Tower of Power – ‘Step Up’ (2020)
Tower of Power’s outstanding ‘Step Up’ harkens back to the best of the band’s past while still being contemporary.
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)
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)
‘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’ 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
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.
