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Rich Halley, with the Matthew Shipp Trio – ‘Terra Incognita’ (2019)

Rich Halley’s inspired collaboration provides the visionary interplay, the spirituality and, yes, the flair for melody that are hallmarks of both sides.

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John Pearce – ‘Just Friends’ (2019)

Standards are treated with respect, but still given a striking individuality on violinist John Pearce’s debut ‘Just Friends.’

Chicago, "Doin' Business" from 'Chicago XIV' (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Doin’ Business” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

It’s a shame this didn’t make the album: “Doin’ Business” would have made a great replacement for a few duds on ‘Chicago XIV.’

Adrian Belew Power Trio's 'e' Opened the Door to a World of New Sounds

Adrian Belew Power Trio’s ‘e’ Opened the Door to a World of New Sounds

Released 10 years ago today, ‘e’ did more than advance Adrian Belew’s considerable legacy. It introduced us to a pair of exciting new talents.

Meet Refuge, the Coolest Blues-Rocking Jam Band Kids in the World

Meet Refuge, the Coolest Blues-Rocking Jam Band Kids in the World

Greg Granger is joined by the up-and-coming Kenya-based group Refuge, now set for their first international gig at Germany’s Bautz Music Festival.

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Bloody Hammers – ‘The Summoning’ (2019)

Bloody Hammers strike the perfect mix of riffs, mood, melody and camp to drive a stake right through my metal heart.

Toto, "No Love" from 'Mindfields' (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “No Love” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto’s country collaboration with Clint Black is a delightful surprise right in the middle of 1999’s always-eclectic ‘Mindfields.’

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Don Breithaupt on ‘Friday,’ and What’s Ahead for Monkey House: Something Else! Interview

Don Breithaupt joins Preston Frazier to discuss ‘Friday,’ Monkey House’s long-awaited follow up to 2016’s ‘Left.’

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Bob Sheppard – ‘The Fine Line’ (2019)

‘The Fine Line’ leaves you wondering why the wider public hasn’t picked up on what all insiders have known for years: Bob Sheppard is a top-shelf jazz musician.

Chicago, "The American Dream" from 'Chicago XIV' (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “The American Dream” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

“The American Dream” has a lot of the Chicago exuberance from their early years, along with one of Peter Cetera’s finer lead vocals.