Claudio Roditi’s Gorgeous ‘Brazilliance x4’ Deftly Balanced His Many Influences
Claudio Roditi returned to the music of his homeland 10 years ago today, but this salute to Brazil boasted a unique approach.
Claudio Roditi returned to the music of his homeland 10 years ago today, but this salute to Brazil boasted a unique approach.
Ben Folds treated us to a much-needed “de-master” of ‘Way to Normal,’ 10 years ago this week.
Willie Nelson released a terrific collaboration with Asleep at the Wheel 10 years ago today that was by turns reverent and then rambunctious.

Elaine Elias had paid tribute to Brazil’s great contribution to jazz long before this album arrived 10 years ago. But ‘Bossa Nova Stories’ was different.
Released 10 years ago today, ‘The Truth According to Ruthie Foster’ was much more than a blues triumph.

Known for their spontaneity and informal composing, Umphrey’s McGee tried something 10 years ago today that they’d never done before.
10 years ago today, an expanded reissue of Miles Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue’ finally put these historic sessions in perspective without breaking the bank.

Issued 10 years ago this week, Andrew Bird’s ‘Noble Beast / Useless Creatures’ seemed like odd, demanding music when described. Only, it really wasn’t.
Derek Trucks Band released ‘Already Free,’ their final studio recording, 10 years ago today.
35 years ago, Johnny Winter returned with a great, grimy studio album where you could smell the booze and cigarettes.