One Track Mind: Grace Marino, “Don’t Say It’s Gone” (2014)
Poppy enough to rocket up the charts, yet unique enough to warrant individuality.
Poppy enough to rocket up the charts, yet unique enough to warrant individuality.

Yes, ‘Apocryphal’ is ethereal, an adjective that might be overused a tad, but it’s all about the way Vinnie Sperrazza and his three accomplices give the music that quality. It puts Sperrazza’s formal debut in a far corner of jazz that’s rarely occupied with so much moxie.

“Rosalita” was the song that just had to be played before all important events.

They are continuing with shows in Australia and New Zealand this week.
We previosuly picked our most beloved Steely Dan singles, now we choose the finest five of their deep cuts.

Hagen constructs a gentle jazz funk, but it’s far from easy listening.
Call this one the American Dream … and the American Detour.

David Crosby and Chris Hillman still wrestle with McGuinn’s solo ambitions.

‘The Where’ is a solid step up from a level that was already high. No one should think jazz is stuck on neutral after listening to this trio, and one senses that they are just getting started.

These songs were an ideal vehicle for the Julus’ energy and vision.