Donald Fagen and the Nightflyers, Aug. 16, 2017: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Now on tour with a crack new band, Donald Fagen must choose which songs to perform from his extensive catalog. It’s a good problem to have.
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Brad Cheeseman – The Tide Turns (2017)
Proving again that contemporary jazz doesn’t necessarily equate to smooth jazz, Brad Cheeseman Group’s ‘The Tide Turns’ is another solid set of tracks from Cheeseman where real work is put in from conception to execution.
What I Learned From Elvis Presley: An Appreciation
As a kid in the ’60s, Elvis Presley’s hit-making era was dim and distant. Blame the Beatles. Blame Oswald. Blame television. But it was true.
Toto, “A Thousand Years” from The Seventh One (1988): Toto Tuesdays
“A Thousand Years” offered a glimpse into Toto’s growth and aspirations, as they began the run home on 1988’s ‘The Seventh One.’
Vijay Iyer Sextet – Far From Over (2017)
By not limiting himself within a narrow concept and exploiting a multiple of possibilities presented by the larger sextet, Vijay Iyer’s variety of tactics benefit ‘Far From Over,’ making this an insightful window into his wide-ranging capabilities.
The Beatles, “For No One” from ‘Revolver’ (1966): Deep Beatles
“Why Did It Die?” The Beatles did not write and record a song with that title — right? In truth, they did.
Glen Campbell (1936-2017): An Appreciation
I didn’t get decked, and I did ask Glen Campbell to sign my album.
Yes, Aug. 7, 2017: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Was the performance at the YEStival in Baltimore epic? The answer is Yes!
Yes, “Leave It” from 90125 (1983): YESterdays
“Leave It,” the second single from 1983’s ‘90125,’ ranks as one of Yes’ most oddball tracks. But what a glorious oddball it is!
Walt Weiskopf – Fountain Of Youth (2017)
‘Fountain Of Youth’ has the energy and enthusiasm of someone striving to make his mark, but with the discernment of the accomplished veteran that Weiskopf is.
