Neal Schon has his own opinions about how a planned reunion of the early 1970s lineup of Santana should unfold. He wants to return to the loose, improvisational feel of their classic collaboration Santana III. You May Also Like: Santana will complete new reunion album this spring: ‘Like putting onRead More
The wonder is how much Eliane Elias, the Brazalian-born pianist and singer, has in common with the doomed American romantic Chet Baker. You May Also Like: Eliane Elias, “Brasil” from Made in Brazil (2015): One Track Mind Eliane Elias Confidently Expanded Her Main Influences on ‘Bossa Nova Stories’ Digging IntoRead More
Blaze of Glory, a spacious record that lets every word echo in your heart, finds Marshall Chapman — as she has for ages — telling difficult truths, loving with all of her might, and country-rocking her ass off. You May Also Like: Tracy Chapman Smartly Updated Her Approach on ‘OurRead More
Sporting a three-piece all-girl band, Prince recently asserted that he didn’t have time for collaborating with “old people.” Apparently, however, that doesn’t apply to his cover choices. You May Also Like: Pearl Jam, “Soon Forget” from ‘Binaural’ (2000): One Track Mind Is This the Best-Ever Prince Cover? Pearl Harbor andRead More
Yesterday was about Satoko Fujii looking forward with her next small combo project, today is about one last glance back on her previous one. You May Also Like: Satoko Fujii Tobira – Yamiyo Ni Karasu (2015) This Is It! (Satoko Fujii) – 1538 (2018) Satoko Fujii Orchestra Toyko – PeaceRead More
Thank Dave Davies, metal kids. Punk kids, too. His idea to take a razor to his Elpico prior to the Kinks’ recording the distortion-soaked “You Really Got Me” birthed a thousand garage bands. “Little Green Amp” takes you right back there. You May Also Like: The Kinks’ Dave Davies –Read More
It’s often said, when one door is closed, another one is opened. That’s how Satoko Fujii viewed the end of her ma-do quartet brought on by the sudden death of the bassist, Norikatsu Koreyasu. You May Also Like: Satoko Fujii Tobira – Yamiyo Ni Karasu (2015) This Is It! (SatokoRead More
Born in 1940, Rick Nelson came from a renowned show biz family. From 1949 to 1966, he starred with his parents and older brother David on radio and television in “The Adventures Of Ozzie And Harriet.” You May Also Like: Matt Nelson, Tim Dahl, Nick Podgurski – GRID (2017) WillieRead More