Bob Dylan, April 21, 1993: Shows I’ll Never Forget
On this night, Bob Dylan once again proved he was no fan of history. And that’s why I’ve been a fan of his for so long.
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Transatlantic – More Never is Enough DVD (2011)
Turns out, Transatlantic is a modern-day prog-rock supergroup in the most complete sense of the word: That means bass pedal solos. You May Also Like: Neal Morse Did It All (Again) on ‘Songs from November’
Jimmy Cobb on Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Joe Henderson + Others: Gimme Five
Jimmy Cobb, the primarily self-taught drummer who rose to prominence during a ’50s-era stint with Miles Davis, takes us inside the free-form sessions favored by his old boss.
Something Else! sneak peek: Kate Bush, "Wild Man" (2011)
“Wild Man,” the advance single from Kate Bush’s forthcoming LP is both a bold return to the magic, the unrealism, and the glittering whimsy of her early work — and a tip of the hat to her slightly more conventional hitmaking pop arias of the 1980s. You May Also Like:Read More
Half Notes: The Tierney Sutton Band – American Road (2011)
The Tierney Sutton Band learned something about themselves, and about this land, during their many travels for performances. These ruminations, actually begun before the group’s 2009 project Desire, have finally coalesced within the timeless and refined American Road — a slow-cured reconstruction of a dozen venerable favorites on the BFMRead More
The Hollies – ‘Look Through Any Window: 1963-75’ DVD (2011)
The Hollies always seemed like a less dangerous version of the Beatles, and ‘Look Through Any Window’ – pleasant though it no doubt is – only underscores that.
Jimmy Cobb, on Miles Davis, Dinah Washington and Rediscovering Jazz: Something Else! Interview
Jimmy Cobb, the lone survivor of Miles Davis’ first legendary band, continues to furiously drum – even while carrying the torch.
Gregg Robins – Everything That Matters (2011)
Gregg Robins’ debut album, and this is quite a feat, speaks to the idea of loss — loss of family, loss of country — without ever descending into a shivery gloaming. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Cinque, featuring Joey DeFrancesco and Steve Gadd – Catch a Corner (2011)
The trio of respected Canadian sidemen who complete the Cinque band, though nowhere near as famous as Joey DeFrancesco and Steve Gadd, end up providing the structure and verve for this celebration of good-time soul jazz. You May Also Like: Joey DeFrancesco, with Pharoah Sanders – ‘In the Key ofRead More
Something Else! Featured Artist: KISS
News that Kiss is back in the studio, working toward the 2012 release of a new project called Monster, got us scurrying back to our old album collections. And not just because of those fond memories of playing air guitar with former guitarist Ace Frehley during Kiss Alive. You MayRead More
