Chicago, “It’s Alright” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
As other members of Chicago stepped back from writing songs, or stepped out on their own for solo careers, Bill Champlin stepped up.
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Seth Walker, “We Got This” (2020): One Track Mind
Seth Walker’s new single “We Got This” reminds us that we’re going to come out of this, despite the fog of uncertainty we’ve been faced with for months now.
Duotrio – ‘In the Bright and Deep’ (2020)
Duotrio’s ‘In the Bright and Deep’ is an enjoyable outing, one that like its too-brief solos leaves the listener looking forward to more.
Bluey, “Back Here Again” from ‘Tinted Sky’ (2020): Something Else! sneak peek
Bluey might owe much of his mannerisms to George Benson, but the Incognito linchpin’s main stock-in-trade has always been his grooves.
Incognito – ‘Tomorrow’s New Dream’ (2019)
‘Tomorrow’s New Dream,’ the latest album from Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick and Incognito, is a shimmering, funky delight.
The Lickerish Quartet, “Bluebird’s Blues” (2020): One Track Mind
Like the rest of the Lickerish Quartet’s EP, “Bluebird’s Blues” is for the ages. A new song put together using time-honored values will never *sound* old.
Yes, “Fly From Here Suite” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays
When ‘Fly From Here’ was released, I remember my excitement that Yes was still capable of transcending barriers which would have stopped other bands.
Ulises Bella, multi-instrumentalist with Ozomatli: Something Else! Interview
Ulises Bella on how the quarantine has impacted Ozomatli, plans to celebrate the group’s 25th anniversary and work on their first new album in six years.
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Threadbare [Jason Stein, Emerson Hunton, Ben Cruz] – ‘Silver Dollar’ (2020)
Threadbare finds Jason Stein expanding the bass clarinet into more areas previously thought off limits to the instrument.
Pop Co-Op – ‘Factory Settings’ (2020)
Pop Co-Op boldly broadcasts their influences, but ‘Factory Settings’ isn’t an exercise in retro-mania. Every song is stamped with the band’s unique imprint.
