Ramsey Lewis, “Here Comes Santa Claus” (1961): One Track Mind
It seems Ramsey Lewis can make anything listenable, even transcendent.
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Walter Becker, “Couchriders In the Sky” (circa 2008): Steely Dan Sunday
Right on the heels of “This Is My Building” comes another candidate for inclusion in Walter Becker’s ‘Circus Money’ that somehow didn’t survive the primaries.
Chicago, “Silent Night” from ‘Chicago XXV: The Christmas Album’ (1998): Saturdays in the Park
Jason Scheff offers a stand-out performance on Chicago’s rendition of one of the world’s most beloved carols.
The Beatles, “Good Night” from the White Album (1968): Deep Beatles
Ringo Starr may have been the only member of the Beatles to appear on “Good Night,” but it was very much a group effort.
Walter Becker, “This Is My Building” (circa 2008): One Track Mind
The ample leftovers from Walter Becker’s ‘Circus Money’ sessions continue to be pulled out of the fridge, warmed in the microwave and set on the table for feasting.
Andrew Lamb Trio – ‘Casbah of Love’ (2018)
As an old school guy who thrives in the outer reaches of jazz, Andrew Lamb leads another formidable trio date ‘Casbah of Love’ with a lot of both head and heart.
Ginger Baker on His Passion for Jazz: Something Else! Interview
“A good audience can really lift a player to great heights,” Ginger Baker says, “almost like they are playing the musician.”
Yes, Chicago, Bill Bruford, Glenn Frey, Chris Squire + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2018 (Box Sets / Reissues)
It was quite a year for fans of Yes, as Preston Frazier’s Best of 2018 list for box sets and reissues shows.
Yes, “Mind Drive” from ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ (1997): YESterdays
“Mind Drive” was a deliberate attempt to recapture the epic feel of Yes’ main-sequence albums – and it worked brilliantly.
William Shatner + Rick Wakeman, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” from ‘Shatner Claus’ (2018): One Track Mind
Face it, most Christmas albums are crap. William Shatner’s recent release ‘Shatner Claus’ bucks the trend.
