Doobie Brothers, “Nobody” from ‘World Gone Wrong’ (2010): One Track Mind
The Doobie Brothers return with the same rich blend of acoustic and electric guitars, the strutting rhythm and those sumptuous backing vocals.
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Brecker Brothers, “Song For Barry” (1992): One Track Mind
Maybe it was only inevitable that the Brecker Brothers would pool their talents again. But how would they fit into the jazz scene after so long away?
Herbie Hancock, ‘Butterfly’ (1974): One Track Mind
Like the best Herbie Hancock ballads, “Butterfly” has inner complexity, outer beauty, – and a little mysteriousness.
Half Notes: The Last Electro-Acoustic Space Jazz & Percussion Ensemble – Miles Away (2010)
by S. Victor Aaron A side project of hip-hop artist Madlib, the music is pretty much what the ensemble’s name advertises. It’s loose, trippy and stretched out. There isn’t a whole lot of standout improvisation going on, because this is more of a groovy vibe based affair. But as farRead More
Christian Scott – ‘Yesterday You Said Tomorrow’ (2010)
Like Christian Scott’s prior two albums, ‘Yesterday You Said Tomorrow’ is a jazz record that’s direct, deep and lives in the present.
Half Notes: Matthew Shipp – 4D (2010)
by S. Victor Aaron Shipp is one of the currently reigning giants of whack jazz, so that’s a good-sized hole we proud avant garde types left on this site. My short mention of his latest is merely a down payment to rectify that gap. This latest release, by the way,Read More
Half Notes: Buckethead – Shadows Between The Sky (2010)
by S. Victor Aaron Guitar whiz Buckethead has built a loyal following primarily by virtue of his fretted pyrotechnics. Among the several records he makes every year are the mellower, dulcet types that range from ambient to instrumental pop. In some ways , this toned-down record by a fiery guitaristRead More
Half Notes: Animal Liberation Orchestra – Man of The World (2010)
S. Victor Aaron I haven’t heard this band prior to this album, but was curious about them after reading they were some sort of a jam band, like Phish, Dave Matthews or Humphrey’s McGee. Man of The World doesn’t really conjure up memories of those bands at all except toRead More
Allison Miller – ‘Boom Tic Boom’ (2010)
Drumming ace Allison Miller might not be a household name yet but, boy, she sure is linked to a whole host of them.
Half Notes: Jeff Beck – Emotion and Commotion (2010)
by S. Victor Aaron This one’s not dropping until April 13 and I’ve listened to it only a few times, but I think it’s a pretty easy album to peg. This is one Jeff Beck long player where there’s a lot more emotion happening than commotion. The stomping blues-rock fusionRead More
