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.
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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.
Patti Scialfa Once Again Showed She Could Stand on Her Own With ’23rd Street Lullaby’
I probably would have loved the record Patti Scialfa issued 15 years ago this week, even without the weight of the past chiming in.
Barb Jungr – ‘Bob, Brel and Me’ (2019)
Barb Jungr hinted that this could be her last album. I, for one, sincerely hope not.
Nature Work – ‘Nature Work’ (2019)
The Jason Stein, Greg Ward-led project ‘Nature Work’ is highly recommended for those who like adventurous, impulsive jazz.
Yes, “The Solution” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
This album-closing song actually makes a great jumping off point for then-new two-guitar version of Yes.
Walter Becker, “He Wants You (Out)” (1997): Steely Dan Sunday
“He Wants You (Out)” suggests that Walter Becker’s creative fire was burning brighter than we may have assumed during a period of down time with Steely Dan.
Charlie Carter – ‘Every Ounce of Love’ (2019)
Charlie Carter’s ‘Every Ounce of Love’ was written from the soul, sung from the heart and delivered with quality.
Metallica’s Remix of “Some Kind of Monster” Finally Fixed What’s Wrong With ‘St. Anger’
15 years ago today, Metallica decided to listen to their fans. This is the way ‘St. Anger’ should have sounded in the first place.
Gloryhammer / Aether Realm, June 17, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget
I can, without a doubt, say Gloryhammer’s recent stop in Dallas was one of the favorite concert experiences of my life.
