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Yes, "Open Your Eyes" from 'Open Your Eyes' (1997): YESterdays

Yes, “Open Your Eyes” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays

Billy Sherwood always had a knack for melding traditional Yes elements with a contemporary sound. Same here.

Fernando Perdomo, Phil Keaggy, Tony Levin & Jerry Marotta + Others: Five for the Road

Fernando Perdomo, Phil Keaggy, Tony Levin & Jerry Marotta + Others: Five for the Road

Fernando Perdomo, Alexis Evans, and a new prog supergroup are part of this occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

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Joe Martin – ‘Étoilée’ (2019)

Reaching within his household for inspiration, bass master Joe Martin takes a rare turn leading a star-studded group.

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Vertical Horizon – ‘The Lost Mile’ (2018)

An homage to Vertical Horizon frontman Matt Scannell’s influences and favorite artists, ‘The Lost Mile’ also features a seemingly unlikely collaboration.

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Michaël Attias, “Trinité” from ‘èchos la nuit’ (2019): Something Else! sneak peek

‘Echos la nuit,’ which translates into “echoes the night,” is a unique moment for Michaël Attias: This is his first unaccompanied album.

Why the Byrds' 'Dr. Byrds and Mr. Hyde' Failed to Meld Disparate Styles

Why the Byrds’ ‘Dr. Byrds and Mr. Hyde’ Failed to Meld Disparate Styles

A reworked edition of the Byrds tried to combine country and psychedelic rock on an album released 50 years ago today.

Toto, "Right Part of Me" from 'Toto XX' (1998): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Right Part of Me” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays

“Right Part of Me” should have kept Toto’s string of hits rolling. Instead, the song has never been elevated to the classic status it deserves.

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Michel Petrucciani, with Gary Peacock + Roy Haynes – ‘One Night In Karlsruhe’ (2019)

Standing at only three feet tall, Michel Petrucciani showed during one summer evening with jazz giants Gary Peacock and Roy Haynes that he himself was a giant.

How Bennie Maupin Left Mwandishi Behind on 'The Jewel in the Lotus'

How Bennie Maupin Left Mwandishi Behind on ‘The Jewel in the Lotus’

Bennie Maupin went solo 45 years ago this month, taking concepts (and players) from his time with Herbie Hancock – but using a far different approach.

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Catherine Russell – ‘Alone Together’ (2019)

Catherine Russell returns with a new album of standards that showcases both her gift as an interpreter and her passion for the music.