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Kate Williams + Four Plus Three With Georgia Mancio – ‘Finding Home’ (2019)

What do we get when Kate Williams and Georgia Mancio, two of the most influential jazz women in the U.K., create an album?

Ronnie Lane, Joost Maglev, Patrice Jegou + Others: Five For the Road

Ronnie Lane, Joost Maglev, Patrice Jegou + Others: Five For the Road

Ronnie Lane, Joost Maglev, Patrice Jegou, Tiny Legs Tim and the Green are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Toto, "Miss Sun" from 'Toto XX' (1998): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Miss Sun” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays

This Toto demo is thoroughly enjoyable but, in the end, “Miss Sun” truly was a gift for Boz Scaggs.

Diana Krall's Sweetly Erotic 'Quiet Nights' Was Perfectly Named

Diana Krall’s Sweetly Erotic ‘Quiet Nights’ Was Perfectly Named

Released a decade ago today, Diana Krall’s ‘Quiet Nights’ succeeds as easy listening – in the best sense of those words.

Aerosmith Finally Got Down, Dirty and Just Right Again on 'Honkin' on Bobo'

Aerosmith Finally Got Down, Dirty and Just Right Again on ‘Honkin’ on Bobo’

It didn’t last very long, but Aerosmith belatedly recaptured their initial spirit and energy 15 years ago today on ‘Honkin’ on Bobo.’

Chicago "Life Is What It Is" from 'Chicago 13' (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago “Life Is What It Is” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

“Life Is What It Is” doesn’t sound like it belongs on the stink-fest that is 1979’s ‘Chicago 13.’

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Grupo Fantasma – ‘American Music Vol. VII’ (2019)

Most bands that have been around as long as these guys are content to rest on their legacy. Grupo Fantasma is not most bands.

The Beatles, "Child of Nature" (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Child of Nature” (1968): Deep Beatles

Songs can change radically from demo to final version. Nothing demonstrates this fact more than the Beatles’ “Child of Nature.”

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The Near Jazz Experience with Adrian Sherwood – ‘Afloat in Dub’ (2019)

As Adrian Sherwood helps transform these Near Jazz Experience songs, the listener gains a much wider viewpoint.

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

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

The initial three songs on Yes’ ‘Open Your Eyes’ find the world’s greatest progressive rock band at the top of their game.