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David Garfield, "Hunting Heads" from 'Stretchin' Outside the Box' (2021): One Track Mind

David Garfield, “Hunting Heads” from ‘Stretchin’ Outside the Box’ (2021): One Track Mind

“Hunting Heads” starts yet another chapter in David Garfield’s on-going ‘Box’ series – this time with a musical call out to Herbie Hancock.

Corrado Rustici - 'Interfulgent' (2021)

Corrado Rustici – ‘Interfulgent’ (2021)

The combination of progressive rock, jazz and classical elements found on Corrado Rustici’s ‘Interfulgent’ is original, engaging and wondrous.

Yes, "Everydays" from 'Yes' (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays

Yes, “Everydays” from ‘Yes’ (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays

“Everydays” is a look forward to things to come, arrangement wise, through the main sequence of Yes albums.

Toto, "All the Tears That Shine" from 'Toto XIV' (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “All the Tears That Shine” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

David Paich’s standout “All the Tears That Shine” gives the Toto co-founder yet another chance to shine on ‘XIV.’

Michael McDonald, Sept. 3, 1987: Shows I'll Never Forget

Michael McDonald, Sept. 3, 1987: Shows I’ll Never Forget

It was Baltimore, on a hot September night, and Michael McDonald, on his second solo tour since the breakup of the Doobie Brothers.

Yes, "Dear Father" from 'Yes' (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays

Yes, “Dear Father” from ‘Yes’ (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays

What the 1969-era Yes b-side “Dear Father” lacks in progressive-rock elements, it makes up with a strong hook and rock ‘n’ roll passion.

Toto, "Chinatown" from 'Toto XIV' (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Chinatown” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

“Chinatown,” the centerpiece of ‘Toto XIV,’ represented an unmistakable bridge to the past while also linking Toto to the here and now.

Peter Frampton, Prog Collective, Terry Blade + Others: Five for the Road

Peter Frampton, Prog Collective, Terry Blade + Others: Five for the Road

Peter Frampton, Prog Collective and others are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Preston Frazier's Top 5 Yes Albums: YESterdays

Preston Frazier’s Top 5 Yes Albums: YESterdays

After concluding a song-by-song analysis of Yes, let’s delve into favorite albums by the worlds greatest progressive rock band.

Chicago, "Plaid" from 'Stone of Sisyphus' (2008): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Plaid” from ‘Stone of Sisyphus’ (2008): Saturdays in the Park

“Plaid” is one of the Top 3 Bill Champlin Chicago songs, and a perfect reflection of where the band was at the time of its recording.