Jaimie Branch – ‘Fly or Die II: bird dogs of paradise’ (2019)
Divergent, fearless, unpredictable and vulnerable, Jaimie Branch has made good on the great promise of ‘Fly or Die’ by soaring again on ‘Fly or Die II: bird dogs of paradise.’
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John Coltrane – ‘Blue World’ (2019)
We find John Coltrane on the cusp of a breakthrough with ‘A Love Supreme,’ with perhaps his best ensemble of musicians ever.
Iron Maiden, Sept. 21, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget
I’ve seen concerts with skilled musicianship, but for the total package – spectacle, performance and passion – Iron Maiden can’t be beat.
Yes, “If You Only Knew” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
There isn’t a wasted note on Yes’ “If You Only Knew,” which has a feel of a Jon Anderson solo track – right down to its personal and tender lyrics.
Ginger Baker (1939-2019): An Apprecation
My only intersection with Ginger Baker became one of the most amazing nights of music I’ve ever seen.
Keith Jarrett Returned to His Strengths on ‘Testament Paris/London’
Released 10 years ago today, ‘Testament Paris/London’ marked a continuation of Keith Jarrett’s striking tightrope walks without a net.
Chicago, “Sonny Think Twice” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
Enjoy this brilliant slice of Chicago history. It didn’t last too much longer.
Lolas – ‘A Dozen or Seven Tapestries’ (2019)
Lolas’ ‘A Dozen or Seven Tapestries’ is a new benchmark by which all power-pop albums should be measured.
Of All the Tom Waits Albums, ‘Real Gone’ May Be the Tom Waits-iest
Released 15 years ago today, Tom Waits’ ‘Real Gone’ is like your favorite pair of jeans: well-worn, full of character and hard to improve upon.
Ivo Perelman and Matthew Shipp – ‘Efflorescence, Volume 1’ (2019)
Hiatus? What hiatus? The Ivo Perelman / Matthew Shipp creation train keeps on rolling.
