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Duotrio – 'In the Bright and Deep' (2020)

Duotrio – ‘In the Bright and Deep’ (2020)

Duotrio’s ‘In the Bright and Deep’ is an enjoyable outing, one that like its too-brief solos leaves the listener looking forward to more.

Miles Davis and the Civil Rights Movement: The 1964 Lincoln Day Concert

Miles Davis and the Civil Rights Movement: The 1964 Lincoln Day Concert

Two albums of Miles Davis material emerged from a single concert held today in 1964 at Philharmonic Hall in New York. But that wasn’t the only history made.

Paul McCartney's 'Good Evening New York City' Was Unexpectedly Relevant

Paul McCartney’s ‘Good Evening New York City’ Was Unexpectedly Relevant

The latest in a parade of Paul McCartney live projects arrived 10 years ago today with some memorable surprises.

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Roger McGuinn, John Kay + Others – ‘Easy Rider’ Live at Radio City Music Hall

Roger McGuinn was among those on hand for an evening meant to celebrate ‘Easy Rider.’ Peter Fonda’s recent death turned it into a heartfelt memorial.

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Uri Gurvich – Kinship (2018)

Uri Gurvich’s ‘Kinship’ is a celebration of differences, both cultural and musical, and yet it retains a sense of the great warmth of harmony.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono Declared 'Time's Up' – Way Back in 1972

John Lennon and Yoko Ono Declared ‘Time’s Up’ – Way Back in 1972

As the Time’s Up / #metoo women’s movement rages on, Mike Tiano notes that John Lennon and Yoko Ono boldly addressed this issue decades ago.

Forgotten series: Cashman and West, "American City Suite" (1972)

Forgotten series: Cashman and West, “American City Suite” (1972)

This was the kind of moody, piano-oriented drama later associated with Billy Joel.

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One Track Mind: Damian Joyce with Keith Emerson, “When You’re Around” (2014)

Offered with a rough-hewn, acoustic grace, Damian Joyce’s paean to the Big Apple unfolds with a warm confidentiality. But the beginning? Pure Keith Emerson. You May Also Like: Did Emerson Lake and Palmer almost lose Keith Emerson to Yes? ‘Fanfare For the Uncommon Man: The Official Keith Emerson Tribute Concert’Read More

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Taeko Fukao – Wonderland (2013)

Perhaps the most captivating out of many captivating things found on Taeko Fukao’s Wonderland is the choices the Japanese-born, New York-based songstress makes. You May Also Like: Chris Carver – Wonderland (2018) Brian Landrus Trio – The Deep Below (2015) Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop – Rev (2017)

Daniel Bennett, jazz saxophonist: Something Else! Interview

Daniel Bennett, jazz saxophonist: Something Else! Interview

The future looks good for the Daniel Bennett Group — and for Daniel, personally.