Even while he was still a member of the platinum-era edition of Journey, Steve Smith began making his way back to jazz. You May Also Like: Steve Smith: The Albums That Shaped My Career

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Van Dyke Parks has collaborated, over the years, with the likes of Randy Newman, Ringo Starr, the Byrds, Harry Nilsson, Ry Cooder, and others. More recently, he has been issuing a series of seven-inch vinyl singles, the most recent of which was “Sassafrass”/”The All Golden.” You May Also Like: NoRead More

A new 5-CD set will focus on Frank Zappa’s pre-Mothers of Invention era, with many tracks making their debut on compact disc. Paul Buff Presents Highlights From The Pal And Original Sound Studio Archives is due on May 28, 2012 from Crossfire Publications. You May Also Like: How Frank Zappa’sRead More

That whirring sound you hear just may be Freddie Mercury spinning in his grave. It’s not just that Queen has gone on without him, something once thought impossible. Or that Sacha Baron Cohen — yes, Borat — has been mentioned as a possible star in a proposed Mercury biopic. Now,Read More