Chicago, “Victorious” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
Unfortunately, Chicago had no idea how to make a promising demo from Marc Jordan into something of their own. Here’s my suggestion.
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Terje Rypdal – ‘Conspiracy’ (2020)
A restless, progressive artist through the last 50 years, Terje Rypdal shows he can still pack large ideas into a small band within the tighter confines of a studio.
When Jeff Lynne’s ELO Triumphantly Returned With ‘Live in Hyde Park’
Released five years ago today, ‘Jeff Lynne’s ELO Live in Hyde Park’ gave fans a chance to revisit – and reconsider – the Electric Light Orchestra.
Butcher Brown – ‘#KingButch’ (2020)
Butcher Brown’s fusion / R&B / funk / punk alchemy doesn’t brow beat you into submission. Instead, seductive grooves and confident musicianship do that job.
Champian Fulton – ‘Birdsong’ (2020)
‘Birdsong’ is a respectful and classy homage to Charlie Parker and the music which has influenced Champian Fulton since she was small.
Kevin Godley, “Hit the Street” from ‘Muscle Memory’ (2020): One Track Mind
Kevin Godley of 10cc and Godley and Creme fame returns with an intriguing single that advances his new solo album ‘Muscle Memory.’
Toto, “Let It Go” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays
Steve Lukather has described “Let It Go” as “son of ‘Jake to the Bone,'” calling this sophisticated funk-fusion a “true Toto extravaganza.”
‘Bachman and Turner’ Resurrected the Spirit of Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Released 10 years ago today, ‘Bachman and Turner’ was a Bachman-Turner Overdrive comeback in every way except the album title.
Takuya Kuroda – ‘Fly Moon Die Soon’ (2020)
Takuya Kuroda already located the sweet spot where funk, jazz, hip-hop and R&B intersect. Now he’s amping up the studio creativity with ‘Fly Moon Die Soon.’
Soft Machine – ‘Live at the Baked Potato’ (2020)
‘Live at the Baked Potato’ shows that you can’t keep a good band down. But does this edition of Soft Machine stand up to what went before?
