The Scottish instrumental rock legends are set to release their eighth studio album next Tuesday, January 21, 2014.
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Music Review: Archie Shepp Attica Blues Orchestra – ‘I Hear the Sound’
In its new incarnation, this orchestra is still an ensemble with a message.
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The many faces of this renowned jazz bassist are showcased here.
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This Brooklyn-based Americana band hooks you with its infectious music.
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2013 should best be remembered as the year progressive rock band Nektar made a big comeback, with a new album and worthy reissues of their classic '70s LPs.
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Craig Handy infuses the music of Jimmy Smith with the New Orleans vibe.
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Two reissues that provide reliable, if not always inspired, performances.
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The renowned British songstress sang songs that touched upon the motifs of night and the bleak winter season when light is most absent.
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From smart and thorough expanded collections of classic '80s material by groups like Bananarama and Exposé, to the latest from soulful vocalists such as John Legend and Raheem DeVaughn, 2013 was a remarkable year.
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'A Color Map of the Sun (Remixes)' can reach into party locales and raise roofs, but Pretty Lights shows skill in the solitary experiences as well.
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