Ozomatli – ‘Place In the Sun’ (2014)
I can say without reservation that the Los Angeles-based Ozomatli puts on the best live show I’ve ever experienced.
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Eric Revis – In Memory of Things Yet Seen (2014)
The first-call acoustic bass player best known in five words or less as “Branford Marsalis’ bassist since forever” is preparing to release his own led-date In Memory of Things Yet Seen (March 25, 2014, Clean Feed Records). You May Also Like: Eric Revis – Sing Me Some Cry (2017)
Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “My City Of Ruins” (2002)
Written for the decay and subsequent revival of Asbury Park, “My City Of Ruins” has taken on many other roles since its release. For my money, the most moving and powerful context that Springsteen placed it in began with the gospel and horn-drenched unveiling at that legendary Apollo Theater show.Read More
‘He was like my brother’: Iggy Pop mourns the passing of Stooges drummer Scott Asheton
Iggy Pop says drummer Scott Asheton, a stalwart member of the Stooges with Pop, has died. Asheton had been sidelined with medical issues even as the Stooges gathered to record a new album without Pop. He was 64. You May Also Like: No related posts.
On Second Thought: Bob Marley and the Wailers – Kaya (1978)
Following the assassination attempt on Bob Marley’s life in December of 1976, he flew to London to escape the imminent threat hanging over him in Jamaica. He’d spend more than a year in Britain, developing and recording songs that would eventually make up both 1977’s Exodus album and Kaya, theRead More
Jim Grant – You Go To My Head (2014)
If there’s a real-world sensibility to this record, a firm grasp on the passion it takes to withstand hard times, you can credit Jim Grant’s resume as a working man. If there’s a remarkable eloquence to his phrasing, look to this Chicago vocalist’s time at the Bloom School of Jazz.Read More
Deep Cuts: The Yardbirds, “New York City Blues” from Greatest Hits (1966)
Composed by Yardbirds lead singer Keith Relf and rhythm guitarist Chris Dreja, “New York City Blues” was nestled on the B-side of “Shapes Of Things,” which reached the No. 11 position on the charts in the spring of 1966. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Post-Yes Songs By Billy Sherwood: Gimme Five
A primer on Yes alum Billy Sherwood’s subsequent solo career, including work with ex-bandmate Chris Squire and with Circa.
Matija Dedic’, with Antonio Sanchez and Scott Colley – Sentiana (2014)
The classically trained, Croatian born pianist Matija Dedic’ certainly wears his Euro-classical heritage on his sleeve, and why not? You May Also Like: No related posts.
Steely Dan Sunday, “Somebody’s Saturday Night” (2008)
<<< BACKWARD (“Do You Remember The Name”) ||| ONWARD (“Darkling Down”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** In case there was any doubt, Walter Becker is a smart ass. Of course if you are a Steely Dan fan you’ve known that for decades. You May Also Like: Steely DanRead More
