Soft Works – ‘Abracadabra in Osaka’ (2020)
Soft Works’ ‘Abracadabra In Osaka’ is a worthy addition to the Soft Machine legacy, and a testament to the prowess of some master musicians.
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14 Jazz Orchestra, Jazzrausch Bigband + Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra: Big Bands on Different Paths
14 Jazz Orchestra, Jazzrausch Bigband and the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra demonstrate the vitality and variety of a big band, however big it is – or isn’t.
Todd Rundgren’s ‘Clearly Human’ Show Reimagines the Concert Experience
Everyone is looking toward a future in which live music can again become a shared experience. Todd Rundgren has a different future in mind.
The Prog Collective – ‘Worlds On Hold’ (2021)
The questions about Billy Sherwood’s latest Prog Collective album are really twofold: Does it work? And what do the guests bring to the party?
Ray Greene of Santana and Tower of Power: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Santana’s Ray Greene joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles.
Richard Elliot – ‘Authentic Life’ (2021)
Saxophonist Richard Elliot represents the best of smooth jazz: fluency on his horn, catchy melodies and tight production values.
Borge Olsen – ‘Music in the Dark’ (2021)
Norwegian master Borge Olson’s ‘Music in the Dark’ is reminiscent of guitar-based Euro-fusion from the ’90s, with a large dose of frenetic hair-metal vibes.
Suzanne Ciani: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Suzanne Ciani joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Vangelis, Glenn Gould and Roxy Music.
Pierre Bensusan – ‘Azwan’ (2020)
Like many other musicians, Pierre Bensusan’s touring plans were scuttled by the COVID-19 pandemic, and he turned to creating ‘Azwan’ instead.
8-Bit Big Band, Ed Palermo + Others: Turns Out, Big Bands Are Still a Thing
Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington may have shuffled off this mortal coil, but Ed Palermo and 8-Bit Big Band are among those proving this sound isn’t dead yet.
