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Claudio Roditi's Gorgeous 'Brazilliance x4' Deftly Balanced His Many Influences

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.

Ben Folds Returned to Older Work on 'Stems and Seeds,' and Vastly Improved It

Ben Folds Returned to Older Work on ‘Stems and Seeds,’ and Vastly Improved It

Ben Folds treated us to a much-needed “de-master” of ‘Way to Normal,’ 10 years ago this week.

Willie Nelson Found a Worthy Foil on the Diverse, Rootsy 'Willie and the Wheel'

Willie Nelson Found a Worthy Foil on the Diverse, Rootsy ‘Willie and the Wheel’

Willie Nelson released a terrific collaboration with Asleep at the Wheel 10 years ago today that was by turns reverent and then rambunctious.

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Eliane Elias Confidently Expanded Her Main Influences on ‘Bossa Nova Stories’

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.

Ruthie Foster Confirmed Her Genius With 'The Truth According to Ruthie Foster'

Ruthie Foster Confirmed Her Genius With ‘The Truth According to Ruthie Foster’

Released 10 years ago today, ‘The Truth According to Ruthie Foster’ was much more than a blues triumph.

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When Umphrey’s McGee Created ‘Mantis,’ Their First In-Studio Project

Known for their spontaneity and informal composing, Umphrey’s McGee tried something 10 years ago today that they’d never done before.

Miles Davis' Expanded 'Kind of Blue: Legacy Edition' Struck the Perfect Balance

Miles Davis’ Expanded ‘Kind of Blue: Legacy Edition’ Struck the Perfect Balance

10 years ago today, an expanded reissue of Miles Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue’ finally put these historic sessions in perspective without breaking the bank.

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Andrew Bird’s ‘Noble Beast / Useless Creatures’ Was as Challenging as It Was Gorgeous

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's 'Already Free' Gave Us a Fine-Tuned, Intimate Farewell

Derek Trucks Band’s ‘Already Free’ Gave Us a Fine-Tuned, Intimate Farewell

Derek Trucks Band released ‘Already Free,’ their final studio recording, 10 years ago today.

Johnny Winter Refined His Hell-Raising Brand of Texas Blues on 'Guitar Slinger'

Johnny Winter Refined His Hell-Raising Brand of Texas Blues on ‘Guitar Slinger’

35 years ago, Johnny Winter returned with a great, grimy studio album where you could smell the booze and cigarettes.