Ivo Perelman and Matthew Shipp – Oneness (2018)
‘Oneness’ means a singular mind driving two instruments into a spiritual musical communion.
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Procol Harum – A Salty Dog (1969): Forgotten Series
Procol Harum’s ‘A Salty Dog’ was a lot to digest, yet there is no question the album remains a noble artistic statement.
Chicago, “Once or Twice” from Chicago X (1976): Saturdays in the Park
A Chicago album that starts out so strong with “Once or Twice” ultimately becomes so uneven, thus making “Once or Twice” an unfulfilled promise.
‘Survivors Guide to Prison’ Goes Beyond Numbers to Expose Our National Disgrace
Activist-filmmaker Matthew Cooke’s new documentary ‘Survivors Guide to Prison’ is about more than the rudiments of making it on the inside.
Tim Kuhl – Sky Valley (2018)
Tim Kuhl’s journey from a jazz drummer to a creator of experimental electronica rock is not a road much traveled.
The Beatles, “Bad Boy” from Past Masters (1965): Deep Beatles
Like the Beatles’ other covers, Larry Williams’ “Bad Boy” reveals their roots: In this case, rhythm and blues.
Toto, “She Knows the Devil” from Kingdom of Desire (1992): Toto Tuesdays
“She Knows the Devil” seems to be meant as nothing more than good rock-funk fun. If that’s the case, this Toto song accomplished its mission.
Matthew Shipp Quartet – Sonic Fiction (2018)
With the singularly outsized saxophone and clarinet personality of Mat Walerian in the mix for ‘Sonic Fiction,’ Matthew Shipp has found a plenty good justification for going back to a quartet.
Chicago, “Satin Doll” from Chicago VIII (2002 reissue): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s update of this old Duke Ellington favorite showed their versatility, and their willingness to try anything.
Matthew Shipp – Zero (2018)
‘Zero’ is another one of those ‘pure’ Matthew Shipp solo piano records where there’s nothing in between the depths of his soul and your ears.
