Steve Gadd on his Passion for Both Rock and Jazz: Something Else! Interview
Famous for his work with Paul Simon and Steely Dan, Steve Gadd has an interest in a vast array of styles.
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Katherine Young's Pretty Monsters – Katherine Young's Pretty Monsters (2012)
Just about every other symphony orchestral instrument has been drafted into service for the diabolically opposed world of improvised music, so why not the bassoon? You May Also Like: Mike Pride – ‘Marimba, July’ and ‘Drums, August’ (2019)
Stevie Wonder – Where I’m Coming From (1971): On Second Thought
Where I’m Coming From is the big turning point in Stevie Wonder’s career. Released in 1971, shortly before his 21st birthday and around the time his original Motown contract expired, it was the first album under Wonder’s new deal You May Also Like: Elton John – Greatest Hits 1976-1986 (1992):Read More
Iggy Pop, John Wetton, Nektar, Sweet, Todd Rundgren – ‘Who Are You: An All Star Tribute to the Who’ (2012)
The intrigue of compilations like this is when seemingly incongruent artists successfully combine, or when somebody turns a familiar tune inside out.
‘We didn’t kick Steve out; he walked’: Journey's Neal Schon still hopes to rebuild friendship with Perry
Though Steve Perry has been out of Journey for 15 years, band co-founder Neal Schon says he’s never closed the door on their friendship. You May Also Like: No related posts.
‘That would have been just terrible’: Mark Knopfler had to edit Privateering after creative outburst
The wildly productive Mark Knopfler, who’s just issued a song-packed two-disc collection of rootsy goodness, tells Paul Sexton of the Independent that it actually could have been a triple album. You May Also Like: Mark Knopfler Touched on Both His Past and Future With ‘Get Lucky’
'More like Supertramp than Supertramp': Roger Hodgson discusses fan reactions to new band tour
Roger Hodgson tells Dave Richards of GoErie.com that fans are favorably comparing a new tour to his career-making work with Supertramp. You May Also Like: Why Supertramp’s “Sister Moonshine” Pointed to Future Greatness
'People tend to be very skeptical': Dhani discusses following in George Harrison's career footsteps
Dhani Harrison, in an interview with Neil McCormick of the Telegraph, laments the pressure put on children of famous musicians — openly wondering why artists in other professions like acting get a pass. You May Also Like: ‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ by Philip Norman (2023): Books
Desert Island Discs: 1970s Fusion Edition
Turns out, this was one funky ship that ran ashore. Our latest Desert Island Disc lists focus on 1970s fusion, and top vote-getters included Herbie Hancock’s thunderously groove-filled 1973 triumph Head Hunters. You May Also Like: Return to Forever’s Surprise ‘Returns’ Smartly Focused on the Past Chick Corea (1941-2021): AnRead More
Animation – Transparent Heart (2012)
Coming off of not one but two albums of the same live concert performing the songs of Bitches Brew, Bob Belden decided to wipe the slate clean on his exciting, hard-hitting fusion band Animation and turn inward for inspiration. You May Also Like: Chris Potter – ‘There Is A Tide’Read More
